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Catalog Number:
39534
CAS Number:
20780-53-4
R-Styrene oxide
Purity:
≥ 96% (GC)
Synonym(s):
(R-1,2-Epoxyethylbenzene, (R-Phenylethylene oxide, (R-Phenyloxirane
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Product Information
Synonyms
(R-1,2-Epoxyethylbenzene, (R-Phenylethylene oxide, (R-Phenyloxirane
CAS Number
20780-53-4
Purity
≥ 96% (GC)
Molecular Formula
C8H8O
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00066210
PubChem ID
7276
Density
1.05 g/mL
Appearance
Colorless, slightly yellow or orange clear liquid
Boiling Point
194 °C
Refractive Index
n20D = 1.54
Optical Rotation
[α]20D = 31 - 34 ° (neat)
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
Synonyms
(R-1,2-Epoxyethylbenzene, (R-Phenylethylene oxide, (R-Phenyloxirane
CAS Number
20780-53-4
Purity
≥ 96% (GC)
Molecular Formula
C8H8O
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00066210
PubChem ID
7276
Density
1.05 g/mL
Appearance
Colorless, slightly yellow or orange clear liquid
Boiling Point
194 °C
Refractive Index
n20D = 1.54
Optical Rotation
[α]20D = 31 - 34 ° (neat)
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

(R)-Styrene oxide is widely utilized in research focused on

  • Synthesis of Fine Chemicals: It serves as a key intermediate in the production of various fine chemicals, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, enabling the creation of complex molecular structures.
  • Polymer Production: This compound is essential in the manufacture of specialty polymers, enhancing properties such as flexibility and strength, which are crucial in industries like automotive and packaging.
  • Chiral Building Blocks: As a chiral compound, it is valuable in asymmetric synthesis, allowing researchers to produce enantiomerically pure compounds, which is vital in drug development.
  • Adhesives and Sealants: It is used in formulating high-performance adhesives and sealants, providing excellent bonding properties and chemical resistance, making it ideal for construction and automotive applications.
  • Research in Organic Chemistry: (R)-Styrene oxide is employed in various organic synthesis reactions, helping chemists explore new pathways and develop innovative materials with unique properties.

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