Description

3-(1,3-Benzoxazol-2-Yl)Propanoic Acid is a high-value heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its dual functionality, combining a benzoxazole moiety with a reactive propanoic acid group, enabling its use in the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring benzoxazole-based chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(1,3-Benzoxazol-2-Yl)Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	78757-00-3
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO3
Molecular Weight	191.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Carboxyethyl)benzoxazole; 3-(Benzoxazol-2-yl)propionic Acid; Benzo[d]oxazol-2-ylpropanoic Acid; 3-(1,3-Benzoxazol-2-yl)propanoic Acid; 78757-00-3; 3-(Benzoxazol-2-yl)propanoic acid; 2-(3-Carboxypropyl)benzoxazole (common misnomer); Propanoic acid, 3-(2-benzoxazolyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(1,3-Benzoxazol-2-Yl)Propanoic Acid is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical R&D and production processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support applications requiring high-purity intermediates, including those under cGMP guidelines for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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