Description

5-Oxazolecarboxaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its unique oxazole core with a reactive formyl group makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with potential biological activity. This high-purity compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and cellular processes.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental research reagent for methodological development in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Oxazolecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	118994-86-8
Molecular Formula	C4H3NO2
Molecular Weight	97.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Oxazole-5-carboxaldehyde; 5-Formyloxazole; 1,3-Oxazole-5-carbaldehyde; 5-Carboxaldehyde oxazole; 5-Oxazolecarbaldehyde; 5-Oxazolecarboxaldehyde; 5-Oxazolealdehyde
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Quality Control

Our 5-Oxazolecarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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