Description

2-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde is a high-purity, functionalized benzaldehyde derivative featuring a 1,2,4-oxadiazole heterocycle. This compound serves as a versatile and critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic building block for medicinal chemistry research and drug development. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Medicinal Chemistry Building Block: Used in high-throughput screening and combinatorial chemistry to create libraries of compounds for biological evaluation.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a synthon for developing new active ingredients in herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde
CAS No.	879896-54-5
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(2-Formylphenyl)-3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole; Benzaldehyde, 2-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)-; 3-Methyl-5-(2-formylphenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 2-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)benzenecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and full analytical data are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

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