Description

6-Methylbenzoxazole is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, enabling the development of complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and companies specializing in life science products who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and optical brighteners.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions and developing novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used in the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals and fragrance components.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methylbenzoxazole
CAS No.	10531-80-3
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-1,3-benzoxazole; 6-Methylbenzoxazole; Benzoxazole, 6-methyl-; 2-Methylbenzoxazole (common misnomer); 6-Methylbenzo[d]oxazole; 1,3-Benzoxazole, 6-methyl-; NSC 406914
EINECS	234-100-8

Quality Control

Our 6-Methylbenzoxazole is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to industry-standard analytical methods, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify specifications. Custom purity grades and analytical packages are available to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

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

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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