Description

3-Methyl-6-Nitro-1,3-Benzoxazol-2-One is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the benzoxazolone class. This compound serves as a versatile and critical chemical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly valued for its nitro-substituted aromatic structure. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical research and development teams and agrochemical manufacturers for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), potentially for anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for developing nitro-aromatic based dyes and specialty colorants.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Potential intermediate in the synthesis of electron-transport or emissive layer materials for electronic displays.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer or additive to modify polymer properties like UV stability.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-6-Nitro-1,3-Benzoxazol-2-One
CAS No.	101084-61-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	194.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-3-methyl-2-benzoxazolinone; 3-Methyl-6-nitro-2(3H)-benzoxazolone; 6-Nitro-3-methylbenzoxazol-2-one; 2-Benzoxazolinone, 6-nitro-3-methyl-; 3-Methyl-6-nitrobenzoxazol-2(3H)-one; 6-Nitro-3-methyl-2-benzoxazolone; 3-Methyl-6-nitro-1,3-benzoxazol-2(3H)-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-6-Nitro-1,3-Benzoxazol-2-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure consistent high quality and batch-to-batch reproducibility. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

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, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.