Description

5-(2-Pyridyl)-1,3-Oxazole is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring a fused oxazole and pyridine ring system, serving as a versatile and high-value chemical building block. Its unique molecular architecture makes it a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological disorders, inflammation, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a backbone for creating sophisticated chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a core structure for designing fluorescent tags and molecular probes to study biological processes.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(2-Pyridyl)-1,3-Oxazole
CAS No.	70380-73-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O
Molecular Weight	146.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1,3-Oxazol-5-yl)pyridine; 5-(Pyridin-2-yl)-1,3-oxazole; 2-Pyridyloxazole; 5-(2-Pyridinyl)oxazole; 1,3-Oxazole, 5-(2-pyridinyl)-; 5-(2-Pyridyl)oxazole; Pyridin-2-yl-1,3-oxazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 5-(2-Pyridyl)-1,3-Oxazole adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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)	≥ 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.