2-(1,2-Oxazol-5-yl)acetonitrile CAS 854137-77-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.854137-77-2
Molecular FormulaC5H4N2O
Molecular Weight108.10 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(1,2-Oxazol-5-yl)acetonitrile CAS 854137-77-2 chemical structure

Description

Owing to an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-(1,2-Oxazol-5-yl)acetonitrile is typically off-white to pale yellow liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 108.10 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

2-(1,2-Oxazol-5-yl)acetonitrile (CAS 854137-77-2), molecular formula C5H4N2O and molecular weight 108.10 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 2-(1,2-Oxazol-5-yl)acetonitrile under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H4N2O
Molecular Weight108.10 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Nitrogen Atoms2

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