Description

Methyl 3-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-5-Yl)Benzoate is a high-purity organic compound featuring a benzoate ester core linked to a substituted 1,2,4-oxadiazole heterocycle. This structure makes it a valuable key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, where its defined scaffold enables efficient lead optimization and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological disorders or metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the 1,2,4-oxadiazole moiety.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or optical properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in organometallic chemistry for constructing complex ligands used in catalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to create molecular tools for studying enzyme function or cellular pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-5-Yl)Benzoate
CAS No.	921938-57-0
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2O3
Molecular Weight	218.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)-, methyl ester; 5-(3-Methoxycarbonylphenyl)-3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-5-Yl)Benzoate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical research and development work. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.