Description

(5-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-3-Yl)Methanol is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its oxadiazole core is valued for its bioisosteric properties. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on medicinal chemistry, crop protection, and the synthesis of new functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the oxadiazole moiety.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Employed as a scaffold or precursor in drug discovery programs for creating libraries of novel compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the synthesis of molecular probes to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-3-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	25977-23-5
Molecular Formula	C4H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	114.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 5-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole-3-methanol; (5-Methyl-[1,2,4]oxadiazol-3-yl)-methanol; 3-Hydroxymethyl-5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 5-Methyl-3-oxadiazolemethanol; Oxadiazole methanol derivative; CAS 25977-23-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (5-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-3-Yl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing key parameters such as identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with the standards expected in fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate supply.

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 strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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