Description

3-(Benzoxazol-2-Yl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity organic building block featuring a benzaldehyde moiety linked to a benzoxazole heterocycle. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the development of functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require the benzoxazole pharmacophore.
• Material Science & OLEDs: Serves as a building block for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, liquid crystals, and other advanced organic electronic components.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: The aldehyde and benzoxazole groups make it a useful starting material for creating chelating ligands for metal catalysts and sensors.
• Fluorescent Dye & Probe Development: Employed in the synthesis of fluorescent markers and molecular probes for bioimaging and diagnostic applications.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific properties into specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Benzoxazol-2-Yl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	141581-19-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	223.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Formylphenyl)benzoxazole; 3-(2-Benzoxazolyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-(2-benzoxazolyl)-; 3-(Benzoxazol-2-yl)benzaldehyde; 3-(1,3-Benzoxazol-2-yl)benzaldehyde; 3-(2-Benzoxazoyl)benzaldehyde; 3-Benzoxazol-2-yl-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Benzoxazol-2-Yl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

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). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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