Description

Dioxirane is a highly reactive and versatile three-membered cyclic peroxide, a key intermediate in advanced oxidation and synthesis processes. Its unique structure makes it exceptionally valuable for selective oxidation reactions where traditional reagents fail. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel synthetic pathways and catalytic systems. Dioxirane CAS NO 157-26-6 is recognized for its role in epoxidation and C-H activation chemistry.

Application

• Selective Oxidation Reagent: Used for the epoxidation of alkenes under mild conditions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides through selective functionalization.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or initiator in the production of specialized polymers and materials.
• Catalytic Studies: Utilized in academic and industrial research to study and develop new catalytic oxidation processes.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dioxirane
CAS No.	157-26-6
Molecular Formula	C2H4O2
Molecular Weight	60.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Dioxirane; Ethylene Peroxide; 1,2-Dioxacyclopropane; Ethylene Oxide Dimer; Oxirane, 1,1'-dioxide; Dimethyldioxirane (DMDO) precursor; Peroxyethane; Cyclic ethylene peroxide
EINECS	205-853-6

Quality Control

Our Dioxirane is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research and development purposes. While specific purity grades are available, all materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques such as NMR, GC-MS, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended temperatures between -20°C to -10°C or as specified for specific formulations. The storage area should be cool, well-ventilated, and away from sources of heat, ignition, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 90% (Typical grades, higher purity available)
Solvent (Typical)	Acetone or other specified solvent
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.