Description

2-Oxazolemethanol is a versatile heterocyclic building block with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its oxazole ring, a key structural motif that imparts desirable biological and chemical properties to target molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the oxazole scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as novel semiconductors or light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying enzyme function and cellular pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: Provided for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs for custom synthesis projects from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxazolemethanol
CAS No.	130551-92-7
Molecular Formula	C4H5NO2
Molecular Weight	99.09 g/mol
Synonyms	(Oxazol-2-yl)methanol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)oxazole; 2-Oxazolemethanol; Oxazole-2-methanol; 2-Oxazolylmethanol; 2-Hydroxymethyloxazole; 1,3-Oxazol-2-ylmethanol
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Quality Control

Our 2-Oxazolemethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for research and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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