4,5-Dihydrooxazole (CED0016561)

4,5-Dihydrooxazole is an organic compound with the formula C3H5NO and an average molecular weight of 71.08 g/mol. 4,5-Dihydrooxazole belongs to the oxazolines, a subclass of azolines within the organic compounds. It is further categorized under the superclass of organoheterocyclic compounds. The compound is found in or released from 22 recorded sources across various sectors. In the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, coils, communication cables or conductors, cores yokes or armatures, and discharge lamps, among nine other items. Within food, food processing and cookware, it is linked to the processing of meats, the preparation of malt, the preparation of wort, and fermentation processes for beer. In the building and construction sector, it is identified in floors and ceilings. Additionally, the compound is found in household items such as watch chains and in household cleaning and consumer products, specifically other smoking requisites.