2-Phenyl-5-oxazolone

CAS: 1199-01-5

Ref. 3D-BAA19901

Product Information

• Name: 2-Phenyl-5-oxazolone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Phenyl-5-oxazolone is a chemical compound that has been used as a starting material for the synthesis of various other organic compounds. It can be synthesized by the reaction of 2-phenylacetamide with 3-chloro-5,6-dihydrobenzoxazole. The kinetic data for this reaction are provided in the table below. Monoclonal antibodies have been used to detect and quantify 2-phenyl-5-oxazolone in human urine samples, but it is not yet known whether this compound plays any role in the development of prostate cancer cells. Caproic acid is a metabolite that is formed from 2-phenylacetamide during its conversion to 2-phenyl 5 oxazolone.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 161.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₇NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%