2-bromo-4,5-dimethyloxazole

• CAT Number: M142045
• CAS Number: 1240612-08-1
• Molecular Formula: C5H6BrNO
• Molecular Weight: 176.013
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-bromo-4,5-dimethyloxazole
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-oxazole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6BrNO/c1-3-4(2)8-5(6)7-3/h1-2H3
• InChIKey: QDVISYCNCKXBLV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(OC(=N1)Br)C

2-Bromo-4,5-dimethyloxazole is a brominated heterocyclic compound commonly used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its oxazole ring, substituted with bromine at the 2-position and methyl groups at the 4 and 5 positions, provides unique reactivity for the creation of bioactive molecules. This compound is often employed as a building block or intermediate in the development of drugs, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its versatility in facilitating cross-coupling reactions and other transformations makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry and material science.