OXAZOLE-5-CARBOXYLIC ACID

• CAT Number: M030237
• CAS Number: 118994-90-4
• Molecular Formula: C4H3NO3
• Molecular Weight: 113.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-oxazole-5-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H3NO3/c6-4(7)3-1-5-2-8-3/h1-2H,(H,6,7)
• InChIKey: QCGMEWVZBGQOFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(OC=N1)C(=O)O

Oxazole-5-carboxylic acid (Cat No.: M030237 ) is a heterocyclic aromatic compound consisting of a five-membered oxazole ring with a carboxylic acid group at the 5-position. The molecule exhibits both electrophilic and nucleophilic reactivity, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. Its heteroaromatic structure is valuable in medicinal chemistry for the design of bioactive molecules, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer agents. Additionally, oxazole-5-carboxylic acid serves as a precursor for peptidomimetics, ligands, and functionalized heterocycles in pharmaceutical and material science research.