Colorless to yellow liquid
4-Chloromethyl-3,5-dimethylisoxazole has been used in the preparation of:
- 4(3-oxoalkyl)isoxazole
- (E)-3,5-dimethyl-4-(2-(thiophene-3-yl)vinyl)isoxazole
4-(Chloromethyl)-3,5-dimethylisoxazole is an annulation reagent used for the construction of cyclohexenones in the syntheses of steroids, terpenes, and alkaloids.
4-Chloromethyl-3,5-dimethylisoxazole participates in asymmetric isoxazole annulation reaction.
Handling, Storage, and Precautions of 4-(Chloromethyl)-3,5-dimethylisoxazole: light-sensitive lachrymator; refrigerate; handle and store under
nitrogen.