Description

Methyl 3-(5-Ethyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-3-Yl)Benzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzoate derivative containing a 1,2,4-oxadiazole heterocycle. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and advanced building block in organic synthesis, enabling the development of novel active molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Serves as a core scaffold for creating tool compounds to study biological pathways and protein function.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for specialty polymers and advanced materials requiring specific heterocyclic functionalities.
• Contract Research & Manufacturing (CRO/CMO): Supplied to service organizations for custom synthesis and scale-up projects.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for methodological development in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(5-Ethyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-3-Yl)Benzoate
CAS No.	1166756-75-7
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2O3
Molecular Weight	232.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(5-Ethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-(5-ethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-(5-ethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-, methyl ester; 5-Ethyl-3-(3-methoxycarbonylphenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole; CAS 1166756-75-7
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-(5-Ethyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-3-Yl)Benzoate adheres to stringent in-process controls and final release testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for advanced intermediates, ensuring reliability for critical R&D and scale-up workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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