Description

5-Methyl-4-Isoxazolecarbonitrile is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile precursor for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the creation of molecules with isoxazole cores. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that leverage the isoxazole moiety.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Employed in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules via cyano-group transformations and ring functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a precursor for specialty polymers or functional materials with specific electronic properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for method development and novel compound library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-4-Isoxazolecarbonitrile
CAS No.	260555-29-1
Molecular Formula	C5H4N2O
Molecular Weight	108.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-5-methylisoxazole; 5-Methylisoxazole-4-carbonitrile; 5-Methyl-4-cyanoisoxazole; 4-Isoxazolecarbonitrile, 5-methyl-; 260555-29-1; 5-Methyl-1,2-oxazole-4-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-4-Isoxazolecarbonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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)	≥ 98.0%
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.