(S)-4-(4-Aminobenzyl)oxazolidin-2-one

It acts as a precursor that is converted into a hydrazine derivative (via diazotization and reduction), which then undergoes Fischer indole synthesis with a suitable ketone to form the indole structure of Zolmitriptan. (S)-4-(4-Aminobenzyl)oxazolidin-2-one is a key chiral intermediate employed to synthesize the migraine medication Zolmitriptan.

API Name Zolmitriptan
CAS No 152305-23-2
Molecular Formula C10H12N2O2
Molecular Weight 192.21 g/mol
Synonyms (4S)-4-[(4-aminophenyl)methyl]-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one