Vinyl azlactone

• CAT Number: M144201
• CAS Number: 29513-26-6
• Molecular Formula: C7H9NO2
• Molecular Weight: 139.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-ethenyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,3-oxazol-5-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H9NO2/c1-4-5-8-7(2,3)6(9)10-5/h4H,1H2,2-3H3
• InChIKey: QKPKBBFSFQAMIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1(C(=O)OC(=N1)C=C)C

Vinyl azlactone（Cat No.:M144201） is a reactive compound. It contains both a vinyl group (C=C double bond) and an azlactone functional group, which is a cyclic amide with a reactive exocyclic double bond. This unique structure gives vinyl azlactone the ability to undergo various reactions, including Michael addition and radical polymerization. Due to its reactivity, vinyl azlactone is commonly used in bioconjugation reactions for the modification of biomolecules such as proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids. It is also employed in the synthesis of polymers and materials with controlled functionality and structure.