Description

2,1,3-Benzoxadiazol-5-Ylmethanol is a versatile heterocyclic building block characterized by its fused benzoxadiazole ring system. This compound matters as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules with specific photophysical and electronic properties. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its bioactive heterocyclic core.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Utilized to create sensitive chemical sensors and bio-imaging agents because of its derivatizable structure.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into specialty polymers to modify thermal stability, optical properties, or electronic characteristics.
• Academic & R&D: Employed in universities and corporate research labs for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,1,3-Benzoxadiazol-5-Ylmethanol
CAS No.	59660-56-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	150.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Hydroxymethyl)benzo[c][1,2,5]oxadiazole; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole; 2,1,3-Benzoxadiazole-5-methanol; Benzoxadiazol-5-ylmethanol; 5-Hydroxymethylbenzo-2,1,3-oxadiazole; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)benzofurazan; 59660-56-9 (CAS Registry)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,1,3-Benzoxadiazol-5-Ylmethanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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