Description

Benzooxazole-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its reactive aldehyde group fused to a benzooxazole core, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and as potential kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Acts as a precursor for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of chemosensors and bioimaging agents due to its inherent photophysical properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific thermal, optical, or mechanical properties to advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzooxazole-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	62667-25-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO2
Molecular Weight	147.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formylbenzooxazole; Benzo[d]oxazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 1,3-Benzoxazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Benzoxazolecarboxaldehyde; 2-Carboxyaldehydebenzoxazole; BOA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzooxazole-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.