Description

2-(4-Nitro-Phenyl)-Oxazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized oxazole ring and nitro-phenyl group, making it a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzymes or receptors where the oxazole scaffold is pharmacologically active.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional component in the development of advanced organic materials, such as liquid crystals or organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Employed in creating fluorescent tags or molecular probes due to the potential derivatization of its ester and nitro groups.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable building block for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and heterocycle formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Nitro-Phenyl)-Oxazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	78979-63-2
Molecular Formula	C12H10N2O5
Molecular Weight	262.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,3-oxazole-4-carboxylate; 4-Carbethoxy-2-(p-nitrophenyl)oxazole; 2-(p-Nitrophenyl)-4-oxazolecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-(4-Nitrophenyl)oxazole-4-carboxylate; Oxazole-4-carboxylic acid, 2-(4-nitrophenyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-(4-Nitrobenzene)oxazole-4-carboxylate; 78979-63-2; p-Nitrophenyl Oxazole Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Nitro-Phenyl)-Oxazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, purity, and impurity profile. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of our global partners in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.