Description

2-Chloromethyl-Benzooxazole-4-Ylamine is a specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries requiring high-purity intermediates for research and production, such as medicinal chemistry and fine chemical manufacturing, are the primary users of this material.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive chloromethyl and amine functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalytic systems for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and advanced polymers due to the benzooxazole core's electronic properties.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: The reactive chloromethyl group allows for its use in linking molecules to biomolecules for diagnostic or therapeutic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloromethyl-Benzooxazole-4-Ylamine
CAS No.	573759-05-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClN2O
Molecular Weight	182.61 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Amino-2-(chloromethyl)benzo[d]oxazole; 2-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-benzoxazol-4-amine; 2-(Chloromethyl)benzo[d]oxazol-4-amine; 4-Amino-2-chloromethylbenzoxazole; 2-Chloromethyl-4-aminobenzoxazole; Benzooxazole, 4-amino-2-(chloromethyl)-; 573759-05-4; 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-aminobenzooxazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloromethyl-Benzooxazole-4-Ylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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