Description

2-Benzoxazolecarboxylic Acid, 5-Bromo- is a high-purity brominated benzoxazole derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized heterocyclic scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to develop new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides by incorporating the benzoxazole moiety into active molecules.
• Material Science & OLED Development: Acts as a building block for creating organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials and other advanced electronic components due to its electron-transporting potential.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other synthetic transformations.
• Fluorescent Probe & Dye Chemistry: Serves as a core structure for synthesizing fluorescent tags and dyes used in bio-imaging and analytical applications.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions involving halogenated heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Benzoxazolecarboxylic Acid, 5-Bromo-
CAS No.	944898-52-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrNO3
Molecular Weight	242.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-benzoxazolecarboxylic acid; 5-Bromobenzoxazole-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-5-bromobenzoxazole; 5-Bromo-1,3-benzoxazole-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Bromo-2-carboxybenzoxazole; 944898-52-6; 5-Bromobenzo[d]oxazole-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Benzoxazolecarboxylic Acid, 5-Bromo- is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.