Description

6-Chloro-Benzoxazole is a versatile halogenated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to serve as a key precursor for constructing more complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for their R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated benzoxazole core.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or starting material for synthesizing specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the production of advanced colorants and fluorescent markers due to its stable heterocyclic structure.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and organic methodology development.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-Benzoxazole
CAS No.	227197-72-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClNO
Molecular Weight	153.56 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-1,3-benzoxazole; 6-Chlorobenzoxazole; Benzoxazole, 6-chloro-; 2-Chloro-6-hydroxybenzonitrile (precursor); 6-Chloro-benzoxazol; 227197-72-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-Benzoxazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your most critical synthesis steps.

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). Keep the container sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and atmospheric contaminants. Store away from incompatible materials.

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	< 20 ppm

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