Description

Benzoxazole, 5-Fluoro-2-Methyl-6-Nitro- CAS NO 40703-40-0 is a high-purity, fluorinated benzoxazole derivative, a versatile heterocyclic building block prized for its unique electronic and steric properties. This compound is critical for advanced research and development in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, where it serves as a key precursor for creating novel active ingredients. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in oncology, CNS disorders, and anti-infective therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its fluorinated benzoxazole core.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as an electron-transport material or a core structure for emissive layer dopants in electronic display technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic processes.
• Fluorescent Probe and Dye Chemistry: Acts as a building block for synthesizing fluorescent tags and sensors used in bioimaging and analytical chemistry.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific thermal, optical, or chemical resistance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoxazole, 5-Fluoro-2-Methyl-6-Nitro-
CAS No.	40703-40-0
Molecular Formula	C8H5FN2O3
Molecular Weight	196.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoxazole; 6-Nitro-5-fluoro-2-methylbenzoxazole; 2-Methyl-5-fluoro-6-nitrobenzoxazole; 5-Fluoro-2-methyl-6-nitro-1,3-benzoxazole; Benzoxazole, 2-methyl-5-fluoro-6-nitro-; 40703-40-0; 5-Fluoro-6-nitro-2-methylbenzoxazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzoxazole, 5-Fluoro-2-Methyl-6-Nitro- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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