2-Oxazolidinone

About 2-Oxazolidinone

2-Oxazolidinone is a process intermediate or related compound of Furazolidone carrying the CAS registry number 497-25-6. The compound has the formula C3H5NO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 87.08 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1,3-oxazolidin-2-one. Alternative names: Oxazolidin-2-one and 2-Oxazolidone.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Furazolidone, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2-Oxazolidinone is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Furazolidone

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Furazolidone.

Furazolidone impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Oxazolidinone
Catalogue No.	VQ-037459
CAS Number	497-25-6
IUPAC name	1,3-oxazolidin-2-one
Molecular formula	C₃H₅NO₂
Molecular weight	87.08 g/mol
Exact mass	87.032
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	IZXIZTKNFFYFOF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1COC(=O)N1
PubChem CID	73949

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	38.3 Å²
Synonyms	Oxazolidin-2-one, 2-Oxazolidone, Oxazolidone, Carbamic acid, (2-hydroxyethyl)-, gamma-lactone, 1,3-oxazolidine-2-one, Oxazolidinone, 2-oxazolidinon

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P272, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Oxazolidinone?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Oxazolidinone is 497-25-6. It is also known as Oxazolidin-2-one, 2-Oxazolidone, Oxazolidone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Oxazolidinone?

2-Oxazolidinone has the molecular formula C3H5NO2 and a molecular weight of 87.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,3-oxazolidin-2-one.

What is 2-Oxazolidinone used for?

2-Oxazolidinone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Furazolidone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Oxazolidinone can I order?

We supply 2-Oxazolidinone, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Oxazolidinone?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Oxazolidinone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Oxazolidinone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Oxazolidinone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.