Description

6-Bromobenzoxazole is a versatile brominated heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce the benzoxazole scaffold into complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential biological activity, particularly in drug discovery programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the benzoxazole moiety can contribute to efficacy.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials requiring electron-deficient heterocycles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting point for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry, cross-coupling reactions, and molecular diversification.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromobenzoxazole
CAS No.	375369-14-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrNO
Molecular Weight	198.02 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-1,3-benzoxazole; Benzoxazole, 6-bromo-; 6-Bromo-benzoxazole; 2-Bromo-6-hydroxybenzonitrile (precursor related); 6-Bromobenzo[d]oxazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromobenzoxazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.