Description

(3-Ethyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-5-Yl)Methanol is a specialized heterocyclic building block featuring a functionalized oxadiazole core with a pendant hydroxymethyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various disease areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the oxadiazole moiety's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the research and development of advanced polymers and functional materials with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and target engagement.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Ethyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-5-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	959237-62-8
Molecular Formula	C5H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	128.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-ethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 3-Ethyl-5-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole; (3-Ethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)methanol; 1,2,4-Oxadiazole-5-methanol, 3-ethyl-; 959237-62-8; 3-Ethyl-5-hydroxymethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (3-Ethyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-5-Yl)Methanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay purity and identity.

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 incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.