Description

1,2,4-Oxadiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid, 97% is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is essential for medicinal chemists and R&D professionals developing novel active ingredients, where its carboxylic acid functionality enables further derivatization into amides, esters, and other critical pharmacophores.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for creating amide bonds and heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the design and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific heterocyclic motifs.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing labeled compounds or probes to study biological pathways and enzyme interactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodology development and exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,4-Oxadiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid, 97%
CAS No.	499770-64-8
Molecular Formula	C3H2N2O3
Molecular Weight	114.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carboxy-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 1,2,4-Oxadiazole-5-carboxylic acid; 5-(1,2,4-Oxadiazolyl)carboxylic acid; Oxadiazole-5-carboxylic acid; 499770-64-8; 1,2,4-Oxadiazole-5-carboxylic acid (9CI); 5-Carboxy-1,2,4-oxadiazole (ACD/Name 4.0)
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Quality Control

Our 1,2,4-Oxadiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC and NMR to confirm identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.