Description

4-Oxazolecarboxylic Acid, 4,5-Dihydro-2-Methyl-5-Oxo-4-Phenyl-, Ethyl Ester is a specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its oxazole core is a privileged scaffold. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create new active molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the oxazole moiety.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex molecules in custom synthesis and material science projects.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical entities.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Potential use in designing novel ligands for catalysis or as a scaffold in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Oxazolecarboxylic Acid, 4,5-Dihydro-2-Methyl-5-Oxo-4-Phenyl-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	162247-66-7
Molecular Formula	C13H13NO4
Molecular Weight	247.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4,5-dihydro-2-methyl-5-oxo-4-phenyl-4-oxazolecarboxylate; 4,5-Dihydro-2-methyl-5-oxo-4-phenyl-4-oxazolecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; 4-Carbethoxy-2-methyl-5-oxo-4-phenyl-4,5-dihydrooxazole; 4-Oxazolecarboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydro-2-methyl-5-oxo-4-phenyl-, ethyl ester; 4-Phenyl-4,5-dihydro-2-methyl-5-oxo-oxazole-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Oxazolecarboxylic Acid, 4,5-Dihydro-2-Methyl-5-Oxo-4-Phenyl-, Ethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	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.