Ethyl 2-amino-4-(trifluoromethyl)oxazole-5-carboxylate

• CAT Number: L017245
• CAS Number: 135026-17-4
• Molecular Formula: C7H7F3N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 224.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-amino-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-oxazole-5-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7F3N2O3/c1-2-14-5(13)3-4(7(8,9)10)12-6(11)15-3/h2H2,1H3,(H2,11,12)
• InChIKey: MWTKTJSKHCDMOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=C(N=C(O1)N)C(F)(F)F

Ethyl 2-amino-4-(trifluoromethyl)oxazole-5-carboxylate is an organic compound featuring an oxazole ring with an amino group and a trifluoromethyl substituent at the 4-position, along with an ethyl ester at the carboxylate position. This unique structure enhances its reactivity and potential biological activity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry. The trifluoromethyl group contributes to the compound’s lipophilicity and may influence pharmacokinetic properties. This compound may serve as an important intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other bioactive molecules, particularly in targeting specific biological pathways.