Category:
Other Intermediates
CAS NO:
10431-98-8
Standard:
ChP,In-house Standards,
2-Ethyl-2-oxazoline
CAS:10431-98-8
Description:Colorless liquid
Purity:99%
2-Ethyl-2-oxazoline is a heterocyclic organic compound widely utilized as a versatile monomer and intermediate in polymer chemistry. Synthesized via the dehydration of 3-hydroxy-N-ethylpropionamide or cyclization of acrylonitrile with ethanol, it serves as a key precursor for functional polymers. Its molecular formula is C5H9NO, and the CAS number is 106-78-9.
Requires storage in sealed containers under inert atmosphere to prevent hydrolysis. Strict adherence to PPE protocols is mandatory due to potential skin irritation and respiratory hazards during handling.