Description

Ethyl 2-Chlorooxazole-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, enabling the construction of complex oxazole-based molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for its reactive chloro and ester functional groups.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating functional polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific oxazole derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Chlorooxazole-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	460081-18-9
Molecular Formula	C6H6ClNO3
Molecular Weight	175.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-chloro-1,3-oxazole-4-carboxylate; 2-Chlorooxazole-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 4-Carbethoxy-2-chlorooxazole; Ethyl 2-chlorooxazole-4-carboxylate; 460081-18-9; 2-Chloro-4-(ethoxycarbonyl)oxazole; Oxazole-4-carboxylic acid, 2-chloro-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Chlorooxazole-4-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding applications in pharmaceutical R&D and scale-up.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Melting Point	Contact for details

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