Description

2-Butyryloxazole is a specialized organic compound featuring an oxazole ring substituted with a butyryl group. This structure makes it a valuable building block and key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the oxazole moiety's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Investigated as a potential intermediate for synthesizing complex aroma compounds due to its heterocyclic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butyryloxazole
CAS No.	898758-24-2
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO2
Molecular Weight	139.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Oxazol-2-yl)butan-1-one; 2-Butanoyloxazole; Butanoyloxazole; Oxazole, 2-butyryl-; 2-Oxazolebutyric ketone
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Quality Control

Our 2-Butyryloxazole is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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