2-(1-naphthyl)-5-phenyloxazole

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2-(1-naphthyl)-5-phenyloxazole Structure
2-(1-naphthyl)-5-phenyloxazole structure
Common Name 2-(1-naphthyl)-5-phenyloxazole
CAS Number 846-63-9 Molecular Weight 271.31300
Density 1.178g/cm3 Boiling Point 451ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C19H13NO Melting Point 104-106 °C
MSDS USA Flash Point 192.6ºC

 Use of 2-(1-naphthyl)-5-phenyloxazole


2-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-5-phenyloxazole (α-NPO) is an organic fluorescent dye. 2-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-5-phenyloxazole has a nitrogen atom in its structure that can interfere with the nitrogen content from the amination step[1].

 Names

Name 2-naphthalen-1-yl-5-phenyl-1,3-oxazole
Synonym More Synonyms

 2-(1-naphthyl)-5-phenyloxazole Biological Activity

Description 2-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-5-phenyloxazole (α-NPO) is an organic fluorescent dye. 2-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-5-phenyloxazole has a nitrogen atom in its structure that can interfere with the nitrogen content from the amination step[1].
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References

[1]. Seliman AF, et al. Preparation of polymer-coated, scintillating ion-exchange resins for monitoring of 99Tc in groundwater. Anal Chem. 2011 Jun 15;83(12):4759-66.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.178g/cm3
Boiling Point 451ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 104-106 °C
Molecular Formula C19H13NO
Molecular Weight 271.31300
Flash Point 192.6ºC
Exact Mass 271.10000
PSA 26.03000
LogP 5.16180
Appearance of Characters crystalline | light green
Index of Refraction 1.647
InChIKey WWVFJJKBBZXWFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES c1ccc(-c2cnc(-c3cccc4ccccc34)o2)cc1
Storage condition −20°C

 Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes F,C
Risk Phrases 20/21/22
Safety Phrases S22-S24/25
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2934999090

 Customs

HS Code 2934999090
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 2-(1-naphthyl)-5-phenyloxazoleBioassay

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Name: Dicer-mediated maturation of pre-microRNA
Source: Center for Chemical Genomics, University of Michigan
Target: N/A
External Id: TargetID_659_CEMA
Name: Alphascreen assay for small molecules abrogating mHTT-CaM Interaction
Source: 24983
Target: Huntingtin
External Id: KUHTS-Muma KU-CaM-Htt INH-01
Name: Cell-based high throughput primary assay to identify activators of GPR151
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: RecName: Full=G-protein coupled receptor 151; AltName: Full=G-protein coupled receptor PGR7; AltName: Full=GPCR-2037; AltName: Full=Galanin receptor 4; AltName: Full=Galanin-receptor-like protein; Short=GalRL
External Id: GPR151_PHUNTER_AG_LUMI_1536_1X%ACT
Name: AlphaScreen-based biochemical high throughput primary assay to identify activators of...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: N/A
External Id: FBW7_ACT_ALPHA_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: AlphaScreen-based biochemical high throughput primary assay to identify inhibitors of...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
External Id: MITF_INH_Alpha_1536_1X%INH PRUN
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 Synonyms

EINECS 212-689-7
2-naphthyl-5-phenyl-1,3-oxazole
2-|A-naphthyl-5-phenyloxazole
2-naphthalen-1-yl-5-phenyl-oxazole
2,6-DICHLORO-4-HYDROXY-3-NITROPYRIDINE
MFCD00019714
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