Description

2-Benzoxazolecarboxylic Acid, 4-Bromo-, Ethyl Ester is a high-purity brominated benzoxazole derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on medicinal chemistry, material science, and crop protection.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the benzoxazole core for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), liquid crystals, and other functional materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a precursor for fluorescent tags and molecular probes used in biochemical assays and diagnostic research.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Benzoxazolecarboxylic Acid, 4-Bromo-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	117077-82-4
Molecular Formula	C10H8BrNO3
Molecular Weight	270.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Bromo-2-benzoxazolecarboxylate; 4-Bromo-2-benzoxazolecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 4-Bromo-1,3-benzoxazole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-bromo-1,3-benzoxazole-2-carboxylate; 4-Bromo-2-ethoxycarbonylbenzoxazole; 2-Carbethoxy-4-bromobenzoxazole; 117077-82-4; 4-Bromobenzoxazole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Benzoxazolecarboxylic Acid, 4-Bromo-, Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the exacting standards of GMP and ISO guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

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.