Description

5-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzoxazole is a versatile fluorinated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity, specialized intermediates for their R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing benzoxazole scaffolds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom can enhance bioavailability and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic materials, such as ligands for catalysts, organic semiconductors, or fluorescent dyes.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new reactions in fluorine chemistry and heterocyclic compound synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: The benzoxazole moiety can act as a coordinating unit in the design of novel metal-organic complexes and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzoxazole
CAS No.	701-16-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6FNO
Molecular Weight	151.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-fluorobenzoxazole; 5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazole; Benzoxazole, 5-fluoro-2-methyl-; 701-16-6; 5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoxazole; 2-Methyl-5-fluor-1,3-benzoxazol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzoxazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.