Description

Phenoxazinone CAS NO 1916-63-8 is a heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a fundamental building block and key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique fused-ring structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of dyes, pigments, and functional materials with specific optical properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel molecules with tailored characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex heterocyclic frameworks.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a core structure for creating phenoxazine-based dyes, which are used in textiles, inks, and as biological stains.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized as a building block in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic reactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a precursor for developing organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other functional materials due to its electron-rich nature.
• Photoredox Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or ligand in photochemical reactions, facilitating challenging bond formations under light irradiation.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used in the development of chemosensors and fluorescent probes for the detection of metal ions or biological molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenoxazinone
CAS No.	1916-63-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₇NO₂
Molecular Weight	197.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenoxazin-3-one; 3H-Phenoxazin-3-one; 3-Oxophenoxazine; Phenoxazine-3-one; 1916-63-8; NSC 403697; AI3-03120; CCRIS 6051
EINECS	217-622-1

Quality Control

Our Phenoxazinone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	258 - 262 °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.