Description

5-Methyl-4-Nitroisoxazole is a versatile nitro-substituted heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique isoxazole core functionalized with both methyl and nitro groups makes it a valuable precursor for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or possessing anti-inflammatory activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactive isoxazole scaffold.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Employed in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecular architectures via reactions at the nitro or isoxazole ring.
• Material Science Precursor: Can be utilized in the research and development of specialty polymers, ligands, or energetic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-4-Nitroisoxazole
CAS No.	1122-06-1
Molecular Formula	C4H4N2O3
Molecular Weight	128.09 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-5-methylisoxazole; 5-Methyl-4-nitro-1,2-oxazole; 5-Methyl-4-nitro-2-isoxazole; 4-Nitro-5-methyl-1,2-oxazole; 5-Methyl-4-nitroisoxazole; Isoxazole, 5-methyl-4-nitro-
EINECS	214-350-3

Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-4-Nitroisoxazole is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GLP or cGMP environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.