Description

trans-Stilbene Oxide is a high-purity, versatile epoxide compound widely utilized as a key intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its rigid, planar structure makes it an excellent chiral building block and a valuable model substrate for studying epoxide ring-opening reactions and asymmetric catalysis. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Acts as a model substrate and chiral template for developing and optimizing catalytic asymmetric ring-opening reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and epoxy resins.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in studies of enzyme mechanisms, particularly those involving epoxide hydrolases.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard compound for methodological studies in organic chemistry and process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-Stilbene Oxide
CAS No.	1439-07-2
Molecular Formula	C14H12O
Molecular Weight	196.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-Stilbene oxide; trans-1,2-Diphenyloxirane; (R*,S*)-(±)-trans-Stilbene oxide; (±)-trans-Stilbene oxide; Stilbene oxide, trans-; Oxirane, 2,3-diphenyl-, (2R,3S)-rel-; 2,3-Diphenyloxirane; NSC 404058
EINECS	215-871-7

Quality Control

Our trans-Stilbene Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	67 - 70 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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