3-(2-Chloroethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one

3-(2-Chloroethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one, with CAS number 2243174-86-7 and molecular formula C7H12ClNO2, is a research-use chemical intermediate. This compound incorporates a 2-chloroethyl chain attached to the nitrogen of a 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one ring. The chloroethyl group provides a reactive site for nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling its use in the synthesis of diverse organic compounds. The oxazolidinone core is a well-known scaffold in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, often serving as a chiral auxiliary or a component in drug discovery. This compound is valuable for researchers exploring new synthetic routes or developing novel chemical entities.

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