Description

2-(7-Methyl-1,2-benzoxazol-3-yl)acetic acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a benzoxazole core structure, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport or host materials in OLED displays and lighting due to the benzoxazole moiety.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: The acetic acid group and nitrogen/oxygen atoms make it a potential candidate for designing chelating ligands for metal catalysts.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable compound for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(7-Methyl-1,2-benzoxazol-3-yl)acetic Acid
CAS No.	34172-93-5
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO3
Molecular Weight	191.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(7-Methylbenzoxazol-3-yl)acetic acid; 3-Carboxymethyl-7-methylbenzoxazole; (7-Methyl-1,2-benzoxazol-3-yl)acetic acid; 2-(7-Methyl-1,2-benzoxazol-3-yl)ethanoic acid; 7-Methyl-3-benzoxazoleacetic acid; 34172-93-5; MBAA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(7-Methyl-1,2-benzoxazol-3-yl)acetic acid 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 industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

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.