Description

5-Chloro-Benzooxazole-2-Carbonitrile is a high-value heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) emitters and charge transport materials.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: An intermediate for synthesizing specialized heterocyclic dyes and fluorescent markers.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used to create novel nitrogen-containing ligands for metal catalysis in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Contract Research: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry programs and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in academic and CRO settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-Benzooxazole-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	33652-89-0
Molecular Formula	C8H3ClN2O
Molecular Weight	178.58 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-1,3-benzoxazole-2-carbonitrile; 5-Chloro-2-cyanobenzoxazole; 2-Cyano-5-chlorobenzoxazole; 5-Chlorobenzoxazole-2-carbonitrile; Benzooxazole-2-carbonitrile, 5-chloro-; 33652-89-0; 5-Chloro-benzooxazol-2-carbonitril; 5-Chloro-2-benzoxazolecarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-Benzooxazole-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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.