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2-Oxazolidone

  • CAS NO.:497-25-6
  • Empirical Formula: C3H5NO2
  • Molecular Weight: 87.08
  • MDL number: MFCD00005268
  • EINECS: 207-840-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-14 14:09:35
2-Oxazolidone  Structural

What is 2-Oxazolidone ?

Chemical properties

off-white to yellow-beige crystals or powder

The Uses of 2-Oxazolidone

As an oxazole derivative used as an antibiotic, 2-Oxazolidone is also used in the preparation of compounds with antitumor activity and as a metabolite of Furazolidone (F864100).

The Uses of 2-Oxazolidone

An oxazole derivative used as an antibiotic. It is also used in the preparation of compounds with antitumor activity. A metabolite of Furazolidone (F864100).

Definition

ChEBI: An oxazolidinone that is 1,3-oxazolidine with an oxo substituent at position 2.

Safety Profile

Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from *benzene, dichloroethane, CHCl3 or EtOH. It is a cyclic urethane, and as such it is not very stable. [Katritzky et al. J Chem Soc Perkin II 145 1990, Beilstein 27 H 135, 27 II 259, 27 III/IV 2516.]

Properties of 2-Oxazolidone

Melting point: 83-87 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 220 °C48 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  1.2736 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.4940 (estimate)
Flash point: 220°C/48mm
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly, Heated), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Crystals or Powder
pka 12.78±0.20(Predicted)
color  Off-white to yellow-beige
Water Solubility  Soluble in water.
BRN  106251
CAS DataBase Reference 497-25-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Oxazolidin-2-one(497-25-6)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Oxazolidinone (497-25-6)

Safety information for 2-Oxazolidone

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H317:Sensitisation, Skin
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P405:Store locked up.

Computed Descriptors for 2-Oxazolidone

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