Description

4,5-Dihydrooxazole, 2-Vinyl- is a versatile heterocyclic building block and reactive intermediate. This compound is valued for its oxazoline ring, which can be readily functionalized, making it a key precursor in advanced organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of chiral auxiliaries, ligands for asymmetric catalysis, and bioactive molecule scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties like adhesion, corrosion resistance, or biocompatibility.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed to synthesize chiral oxazoline ligands, which are crucial in metal-catalyzed asymmetric reactions.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to introduce functional oxazoline groups onto surfaces or polymers for further chemical grafting.
• Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in coatings, adhesives, and resin formulations where its vinyl and cyclic ether groups can participate in curing reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dihydrooxazole, 2-Vinyl-
CAS No.	13670-33-2
Molecular Formula	C5H7NO
Molecular Weight	97.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Vinyl-2-oxazoline; 2-Vinyl-4,5-dihydrooxazole; 2-Ethenyl-4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazole; 2-Vinyloxazoline; Vinyloxazoline; 2-Vinyl-δ²-oxazoline; 2-Ethenyl-2-oxazoline; 2-Vinyl-2-oxazoline monomer
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Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dihydrooxazole, 2-Vinyl- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.470 - 1.480
Density (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10 g/mL

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