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.
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Applications
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.
Solubility
Not miscible in water.
Notes
It is sensitive to light. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
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M.Massacesi; R.Pinna; M.Biddau; G.Ponticelli; I.A.Zakharova. Spectroscopic and biological characterization of the palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes with benzoxazole and 2-methylbenzoxazole. Inorganica Chimica Acta. 1983, 80, 151-155