Description

2-(Methylamino)-3-Oxo-3H-Phenoxazine-8-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a specialized phenoxazine derivative, a heterocyclic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique molecular structure, featuring a phenoxazine core with ester and methylamino substituents, makes it a valuable building block for creating novel functional materials and complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from dye and pigment synthesis to the development of advanced organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Used in the development of high-performance dyes, pigments, and colorants for applications in textiles, inks, and imaging technologies due to its phenoxazine chromophore.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for organic semiconductors, hole-transport materials, or emissive layers in OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes) and other optoelectronic devices.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as an intermediate in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in the design and synthesis of fluorescent probes or molecular tags for biological imaging and diagnostic applications.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific optical, electronic, or thermal properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Methylamino)-3-Oxo-3H-Phenoxazine-8-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	87081-50-3
Molecular Formula	C17H16N2O4
Molecular Weight	312.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(Methylamino)-3-oxo-3H-phenoxazine-8-carboxylate; 8-Carbethoxy-2-methylaminophenoxazin-3-one; 2-Methylamino-3-oxophenoxazine-8-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Methylamino-3-oxophenoxazine-8-carboxylate; Phenoxazine-8-carboxylic acid, 2-(methylamino)-3-oxo-, ethyl ester; 87081-50-3; 2-Methylamino-3-oxo-3H-phenoxazine-8-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Methylamino)-3-Oxo-3H-Phenoxazine-8-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific project requirements, including compliance with relevant ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture and contamination. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.