Description

2-(4-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl)Oxazole is a versatile brominated aromatic heterocycle, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive bromomethyl group, which facilitates efficient functionalization and cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core component in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal display (LCD) materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Intermediate in the production of electron-transport or host materials for OLED devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl)Oxazole
CAS No.	866261-56-5
Molecular Formula	C10H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	238.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Oxazol-2-yl)benzyl bromide; 2-[4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]oxazole; 2-(4-Bromomethylphenyl)oxazole; 1-(Oxazol-2-yl)-4-(bromomethyl)benzene; 4-(2-Oxazolyl)benzyl bromide; 2-(p-Bromomethylphenyl)oxazole; (4-(Oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl bromide
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Quality Control

Our 2-(4-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl)Oxazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring traceability and consistency for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.