Benzoxazole
Benzoxazole (pronunciation: ben-zox-a-zole) is a heterocyclic compound with a fusion of benzene and oxazole rings. This aromatic organic compound is colorless and solid, and it is considered a parent compound for numerous derivatives with diverse properties.
Etymology
The term "Benzoxazole" is derived from two components: "Benzene" and "Oxazole". The prefix "Benz-" is derived from Benzene, a basic six-carbon ring structure found in many organic compounds. The suffix "-oxazole" is derived from Oxazole, a five-membered ring compound containing one oxygen atom and one nitrogen atom.
Chemical Structure
Benzoxazole is a fused ring system that consists of a benzene ring and an oxazole ring. The benzene ring is a six-membered carbon ring with alternating single and double bonds, while the oxazole ring is a five-membered ring containing two heteroatoms, one oxygen and one nitrogen.
Related Compounds
Benzoxazole has a wide range of derivatives that are used in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and materials science. Some of these derivatives include:
- 2-Aminobenzoxazole: A derivative of benzoxazole used in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds.
- 2-Methylbenzoxazole: A derivative of benzoxazole used in the synthesis of various organic compounds.
- 2-Phenylbenzoxazole: A derivative of benzoxazole used in the synthesis of optical brighteners.
Applications
Benzoxazole and its derivatives have found applications in various fields. In pharmaceuticals, they are used as key building blocks in the synthesis of various drugs. In agrochemicals, they are used in the synthesis of fungicides and pesticides. In materials science, they are used in the synthesis of polymers with special properties.
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