Compound Q&A
How is Oxazol-5-ylmethanol (CAS: 127232-41-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
Oxazol-5-ylmethanol (CAS: 127232-41-1) can be synthesized via the reduction of 5-bromo-methyloxazole using sodium borohydride as the reducing agent. Alternatively, it can be prepared from 5-bromo-methanol through a nucleophilic substitution reaction followed by a Wittig reaction. The yield is typically around 75-85%, and the reaction is stereospecific.
About
CAS No
127232-41-1
English Name
Oxazol-5-ylmethanol
Molecular Formula
C4H5NO2
Molecular Weight
99.09 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(OC=N1)CO
InChIKey
CRPXMLXYMBLZEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-17 07:35
