Description

Sodium Benzoxazole-2-Sulfonate is a high-purity, water-soluble organic salt widely used as a key intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis. Its sulfonate functionality makes it a valuable building block for creating compounds with enhanced solubility and specific reactivity. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and dye industries seeking to develop advanced materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a benzoxazole core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where it contributes to the molecule's biological activity and stability.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for creating specialized dyes, optical brighteners, and fluorescent pigments.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or additive for producing polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel chemical entities.
• Photographic Chemicals: Used in the formulation of certain light-sensitive compounds and developers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Benzoxazole-2-Sulfonate
CAS No.	36993-69-8
Molecular Formula	C7H4NNaO4S
Molecular Weight	221.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Benzoxazolesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Benzoxazole-2-sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 2-Benzoxazolesulfonate; 2-Sulfobenzoxazole Sodium Salt; 1,2-Benzoxazole-2-sulfonic Acid, Sodium Salt; SBOS; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Benzoxazole-2-Sulfonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for use in sensitive applications like pharmaceutical synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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