Aure Chemical: Trusted Source of 2-Methyl-2-oxazoline CAS 1120-64-5
2-Methyl-2-oxazoline is a five-membered nitrogen- and oxygen-containing heterocycle widely used as an organic intermediate and specialty synthesis material. It is also known for use in cationic polymerization and in the preparation of oxazoline-based compounds for research and process development.
Basic Information
| CAS No. | 1120-64-5. |
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| EC No. | 214-316-3. |
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| Linear Formula | C4H7NO. |
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| Molecular Weight | 85.10. |
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| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow clear liquid. |
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| Melting Point | Not available (typical reference). |
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| Boiling point | 109.5-110.5 °C (lit.). |
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| Density | 1.005 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.). |
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| Solubility | Soluble in water and common polar organic solvents. |
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| Storage Conditions | Keep in a tightly closed container in a dry place at room temperature. Protect from moisture during storage and handling. |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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Key Applications
This product is mainly used where a compact oxazoline ring is needed as a reactive intermediate or monomeric building block. Its combination of heterocyclic reactivity and manageable liquid form makes it suitable for fine chemical synthesis, laboratory work, and route development.
Organic synthesis intermediate: 2-Methyl-2-oxazoline is used as a heterocyclic intermediate in the preparation of oxazoline-containing molecules and related nitrogen-oxygen functional compounds.
Fine chemical intermediate: The material is suitable for fine chemical development where a reactive 2-oxazoline unit is introduced into downstream specialty intermediates and tailored synthesis routes.
Heterocyclic synthesis: As a five-membered N,O-heterocycle, it is applied in the construction and modification of oxazoline-based structures for research and specialty synthesis programs.
Laboratory research: It is widely used in research-scale experiments, custom synthesis, and evaluation of oxazoline chemistry in route exploration and functional molecule design.
Specialty chemical synthesis: The compound is also used in cationic ring-opening polymerization to prepare poly(2-oxazoline)-based materials and related specialty polymers.
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Consistent product quality: Aure Chemical supports sourcing of specialty intermediates with practical attention to purity, appearance, and batch consistency for fine chemical procurement.
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Packaging and technical service: For this liquid product, small quantity lab packing available (1kg / 5kg sample bottles) as well as 25L / 200L HDPE drum options can be arranged, with customized liquid packaging upon request.