CAS: 62882-04-6

2-p-Tolyloxazole is a soluble drug, which is a benzyl derivative of p-tolyloxazole. It has an acidic character and can be dissolved in solvents such as dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethylformamide, and acetone. 2-p-Tolyloxazole has been shown to be effective against Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. 2-p-Tolyloxazole is also active against Gram negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The mechanism of action of this compound is not well understood but it is hypothesized that the drug interacts with the ribosome to inhibit protein synthesis.