Description

2-(Oxazol-2-Yl)Acetonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic nitrile building block, primarily used as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive nitrile group and the oxazole heterocycle, which are crucial for constructing complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working on new active ingredients, particularly in medicinal chemistry for creating novel drug candidates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing oxazole or fused heterocyclic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the oxazole ring can contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Employed in the creation of molecular probes and biochemical tools for studying biological processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodology development and exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Oxazol-2-Yl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	809533-78-6
Molecular Formula	C5H4N2O
Molecular Weight	108.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1,3-Oxazol-2-yl)acetonitrile; (Oxazol-2-yl)acetonitrile; 2-Oxazolylacetonitrile; 2-Cyanoethyl oxazole; Acetonitrile, 2-(2-oxazolyl)-; 2-(Oxazol-2-yl)ethanenitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Oxazol-2-Yl)Acetonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant guidelines for advanced chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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