Description

3-(5-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-3-Yl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, heterocyclic benzoic acid derivative featuring a 1,2,4-oxadiazole ring, which serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and pharmacophore in modern chemistry. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to incorporate this privileged scaffold into new molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the 1,2,4-oxadiazole moiety.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in medicinal chemistry for creating novel ligands in drug discovery programs, particularly for fragment-based drug design.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the synthesis of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in academic and industrial research to study enzyme inhibition and protein-ligand interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) producing specialized compounds for clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(5-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-3-Yl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	264264-32-6
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O3
Molecular Weight	204.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(5-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-; 3-(5-Methyl-[1,2,4]oxadiazol-3-yl)-benzoic acid; 3-(5-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)benzoic acid; 264264-32-6; 3-Carboxy-5'-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 3-(5-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazolyl)benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-(5-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-3-Yl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS for identity confirmation and purity assessment. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤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.