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2-Oxazolidinone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Oxazolidinone is used as antimicrobials, in organisms it act as a protein synthesis inhibitors, targeting an early step involving the binding of N-formylmethionyl-tRNA to the ribosome. They are used for chiral synthesis. It has been used as an ethanolamine equivalent, also behaves as an aziridine equivalent as in the conversion of thiophenols or amines to their aminoethyl derivatives.
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2-Oxazolidinone is used as antimicrobials, in organisms it act as a protein synthesis inhibitors, targeting an early step involving the binding of N-formylmethionyl-tRNA to the ribosome. They are used for chiral synthesis. It has been used as an ethanolamine equivalent, also behaves as an aziridine equivalent as in the conversion of thiophenols or amines to their aminoethyl derivatives.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in a well sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 84°C to 89°C |
| Boiling Point | 220°C (48 mmHg) |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 106251 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 87.08 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 2-Oxazolidinone |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
| EINECSNumber | 207-840-9 |
| RTECSNumber | RQ2450000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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