Description

2-Oxazolecarbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the reactive nitrile group attached to the oxazole ring, enabling its transformation into a wide array of functionalized intermediates. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors who require high-purity, specialized synthons for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing oxazole or other fused heterocyclic systems with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the oxazole moiety can contribute to binding efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating novel polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials with specific optoelectronic properties.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a reactive handle in the design of chemical probes, affinity tags, or activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) reagents.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized to synthesize novel nitrogen-containing ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling new synthetic methodologies.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring the construction of complex, nitrogen-rich molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxazolecarbonitrile
CAS No.	68776-60-3
Molecular Formula	C4H2N2O
Molecular Weight	94.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanooxazole; Oxazole-2-carbonitrile; 2-Oxazolecarbonitrile; 2-Oxazolyl cyanide; 1,3-Oxazole-2-carbonitrile; Isoxazole-2-carbonitrile (common misnomer); 2-CN-Oxazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Oxazolecarbonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients' regulatory requirements in advanced synthesis applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.