Description

5-Methyl-2-[4-[2-(5-Methylbenzoxazol-2-Yl)Vinyl]Phenyl]Benzoxazole is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the benzoxazole class, valued for its role as a key intermediate and functional material. This compound matters for its ability to impart specific optical and electronic properties, making it a critical component in advanced material synthesis. Industries involved in the development of optical brighteners, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) require this precise chemical for research and manufacturing.

Application

• As a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced optical brighteners and fluorescent whitening agents for plastics, textiles, and paper.
• In the production of functional dyes and pigments for specialized coatings and inks.
• As a building block (monomer) for polymers and advanced organic materials with specific light-emitting or charge-transport properties.
• In research and development of organic electronic materials, particularly for OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) and OFET (Organic Field-Effect Transistor) applications.
• As a fluorescent probe or tag in biochemical and analytical research due to its inherent fluorescence.
• In the formulation of liquid crystal (LC) mixtures for display technologies, where it can act as a dopant to modify electro-optical characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-2-[4-[2-(5-Methylbenzoxazol-2-Yl)Vinyl]Phenyl]Benzoxazole
CAS No.	1552-46-1
Molecular Formula	C24H18N2O2
Molecular Weight	366.41 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-(1,4-Phenylenedivinylene)bis(5-methylbenzoxazole); 5-Methyl-2-[4-[2-(5-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-2-yl)ethenyl]phenyl]-1,3-benzoxazole; 2,2'-(1,4-Phenylenedi-1,2-ethenediyl)bis[5-methylbenzoxazole]; BMB; BMB-O; Trans-BMB; Optical Brightener BMB; Fluorescent Brightener 135
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Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-2-[4-[2-(5-Methylbenzoxazol-2-Yl)Vinyl]Phenyl]Benzoxazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	285 - 295 °C
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.