Description

Ethanone, 2-Bromo-1-(4-Methyl-5-Oxazolyl)- (9Ci) is a specialized brominated heterocyclic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and agrochemical discovery. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking to introduce functionalized oxazole motifs into target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing functionalized oxazole rings.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the oxazole scaffold imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the synthesis of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploration of new chemical spaces in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanone, 2-Bromo-1-(4-Methyl-5-Oxazolyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	113732-98-2
Molecular Formula	C6H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	204.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(4-methyl-1,3-oxazol-5-yl)ethan-1-one; 2-Bromo-1-(4-methyl-5-oxazolyl)ethanone; 2-Bromo-1-(4-methyloxazol-5-yl)ethanone; 5-Acetyl-4-methyloxazole, 2-bromo derivative; Bromo(4-methyl-5-oxazolyl)methanone; (4-Methyl-5-oxazolyl)-2-bromoethanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethanone, 2-Bromo-1-(4-Methyl-5-Oxazolyl)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized by modern analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.