Identification | More | [Name]
2-Methylbenzoxazole | [CAS]
95-21-6 | [Synonyms]
1-ACETYLIDENE-O-AMINOPHENOL 2-METHYLBENZODOXAZOLE 2-Methylbenzoxazol 2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE METHYLBENZOXAZOLE TABAXOL 2-Methyl-1,3-benzoxazole 2-Methyl-benzooxazole USAF ek-982 usafek-982 TABAXOL (2-METHYL-BENZOXAZOLE) 2-Methylbenzoxazole,99% Benzoxazole, 2-methyl- 2-METHYL-4,5-BENZO-OXAZOLE 3-(2-Bromophenyl)-5-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole 3-(2-Bromophenyl)-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole 3-(2-Bromophenyl)-5-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole 3-(3-Bromophenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole 3-(4-Bromophenyl)-5-propyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole 3-(4-Nitrophenyl)-5-propyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole | [EINECS(EC#)]
202-399-9 | [Molecular Formula]
C8H7NO | [MDL Number]
MFCD00005771 | [Molecular Weight]
133.15 | [MOL File]
95-21-6.mol |
Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
clear colourless to yellow liquid | [Melting point ]
5-10 °C(lit.) | [Boiling point ]
178 °C(lit.) | [density ]
1.121 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [FEMA ]
4398 | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.548(lit.)
| [Fp ]
167 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Refrigerator | [form ]
clear liquid | [pka]
1.58±0.10(Predicted) | [color ]
Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange | [Specific Gravity]
1.121 | [Odor]
at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. tobacco burnt phenolic meaty powdery capers | [Odor Type]
tobacco | [Water Solubility ]
Not miscible in water. | [JECFA Number]
1557 | [BRN ]
112297 | [InChIKey]
BJEBCCKIVRWKGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [LogP]
1.82 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
95-21-6(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
Benzoxazole, 2-methyl-(95-21-6) | [Storage Precautions]
Store under nitrogen | [EPA Substance Registry System]
95-21-6(EPA Substance) |
Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xn,Xi,C | [Risk Statements ]
R22:Harmful if swallowed. R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . R41:Risk of serious damage to eyes. R37/38:Irritating to respiratory system and skin . R34:Causes burns. R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection . S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection . S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) . S27:Take off immediately all contaminated clothing . | [RIDADR ]
UN 1760 | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [RTECS ]
DM4850000
| [F ]
8 | [TSCA ]
Yes | [HazardClass ]
8 | [PackingGroup ]
III | [HS Code ]
29349990 |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
clear colourless to yellow liquid | [Chemical Properties]
Yellowish liquid; burnt roast aroma. | [Uses]
2-Methylbenzoxazole has been used in synthesis of bis-styryl dyes. It is also used in medicine and for the synthesis of other organic compounds. | [Definition]
ChEBI: A member of the class of 1,3-benzoxazoles that is 1,3-benzoxazole substituted by a methyl group at position 2. | [Aroma threshold values]
High strength odor, tobacco type; recommend smelling in a 0.10% solution or less. | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
Tetrahedron Letters, 37, p. 675, 1996 DOI: 10.1016/0040-4039(95)02240-6 | [Biochem/physiol Actions]
Odor at 1.0%: Musty, nutty pecan, almond and pistachio-like, tobacco, vanilla-like with brown roasted burnt rubber and cooked rice-like nuances.Taste at 2.0ppm: Musty, nutty, vanilla and rice-like. | [storage]
Store at -20°C |
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