Description

3-(5-Methyl-2-Oxo-Benzooxazol-3-Yl)-Propionic Acid is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the benzoxazolone class, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its versatile functional groups, which enable its use as a key intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific biological or material properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transport or host materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart unique thermal, optical, or mechanical properties.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Utilized in life sciences research for creating fluorescent probes or affinity tags due to its reactive carboxylic acid group.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-(5-Methyl-2-Oxo-Benzooxazol-3-Yl)-Propionic Acid
CAS No.	71977-76-9
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO4
Molecular Weight	219.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(5-Methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzoxazol-3(2H)-yl)propanoic acid; 3-(5-Methyl-2-oxobenzoxazol-3-yl)propionic Acid; 5-Methyl-3-(2-carboxyethyl)benzoxazol-2(3H)-one; 3-(5-Methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzoxazol-3-yl)propanoic acid; 71977-76-9; NSC 339586
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(5-Methyl-2-Oxo-Benzooxazol-3-Yl)-Propionic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, and we support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.