Description

5-Benzoxazolecarboxaldehyde (9Ci) is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive formyl group attached to the benzoxazole scaffold, enabling its use as a key precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the benzoxazole moiety's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and photoactive polymers for electronic and optoelectronic applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Benzoxazolecarboxaldehyde (9Ci)
CAS No.	638192-65-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO2
Molecular Weight	147.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formylbenzoxazole; Benzoxazole-5-carboxaldehyde; 1,3-Benzoxazole-5-carbaldehyde; 5-Carboxyaldehydebenzoxazole; 5-Benzoxazolecarbaldehyde; 5-Oxazolecarboxaldehyde, 4,5-dihydro-2-phenyl- (related); 638192-65-1; Benzoxazol-5-yl-methanone (tautomeric form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Benzoxazolecarboxaldehyde (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your R&D and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.