Description

2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-5-(4-Methylphenyl)-1,3,4-Oxadiazole is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the 1,3,4-oxadiazole class, serving as a critical building block in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. Its molecular structure, featuring chlorophenyl and methylphenyl substituents, provides unique electronic and photophysical properties essential for developing high-performance materials. This compound is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediates: A key synthetic precursor for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a privileged scaffold in medicinal chemistry for the discovery of novel drug candidates with potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or anticancer properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as an electron-transport material or host emitter in the fabrication of efficient OLED devices due to its favorable electron affinity and thermal stability.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymers to enhance thermal stability, flame retardancy, and mechanical properties for high-performance engineering plastics.
• Liquid Crystal & Dye Intermediates: Serves as a core structure in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Evaluated as a component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-5-(4-Methylphenyl)-1,3,4-Oxadiazole
CAS No.	52596-95-9
Molecular Formula	C15H11ClN2O
Molecular Weight	270.71 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-5-(p-tolyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole; 5-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole; 1,3,4-Oxadiazole, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-(4-methylphenyl)-; CPO; p-Chlorophenyl p-tolyl oxadiazole; Oxadiazole derivative (CAS 52596-95-9); 2-(4'-Chlorophenyl)-5-(4'-methylphenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole
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Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-5-(4-Methylphenyl)-1,3,4-Oxadiazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting R&D and production standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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