Description

3-(Chloromethyl)-5-Cyclopropyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazole is a high-value, functionalized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the reactive chloromethyl group attached to the oxadiazole ring, which serves as a versatile handle for further chemical elaboration. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the construction of novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders, anti-infectives, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the oxadiazole scaffold.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for creating functional polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its rigid, aromatic-like structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in university and government laboratories for fundamental studies in heterocyclic chemistry and reaction methodology development.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-(Chloromethyl)-5-Cyclopropyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazole
CAS No.	959237-80-0
Molecular Formula	C6H7ClN2O
Molecular Weight	158.59 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyclopropyl-3-(chloromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 3-Chloromethyl-5-cyclopropyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 1,2,4-Oxadiazole, 3-(chloromethyl)-5-cyclopropyl-; (Chloromethyl)cyclopropyloxadiazole; CPO; Cyclopropyl-oxadiazole chloromethyl derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Chloromethyl)-5-Cyclopropyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazole is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up activities. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.