5-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoxazole
[CAS# 5676-57-3]

Identification

• Name: 5-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoxazole
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₉NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 163.17
• CAS Registry Number: 5676-57-3
• EC Number: 227-134-4

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (2.3 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.166±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 32-34 ºC (ethyl ether hexane )^**
• Boiling point: 250.0±13.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 105.0±19.8 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Nishioka, Hiromi; Heterocycles 2004, V64, P193-198.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315