Description

Oxirane CAS NO 11104-97-5 is a highly versatile and reactive organic compound, characterized by its three-membered epoxide ring. This fundamental chemical building block is crucial for introducing oxygen-containing functional groups into a wide range of molecules. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in sectors requiring advanced chemical synthesis, polymer production, and surface modification.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Used in the manufacture of epoxy resins, polyols, and other polymeric materials for coatings, adhesives, and composites.
• Surface Treatment & Functionalization: Employed to modify surfaces and textiles, imparting properties like hydrophilicity, adhesion, or chemical resistance.
• Cross-linking Agent: Acts as a cross-linker in polymer chemistry to enhance the thermal and mechanical properties of final products.
• Fuel & Lubricant Additives: Utilized in the production of additives that improve the performance and stability of fuels and lubricants.
• Laboratory Research: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxirane
CAS No.	11104-97-5
Molecular Formula	C2H4O
Molecular Weight	44.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylene Oxide; Oxacyclopropane; Epoxyethane; Dimethylene Oxide; 1,2-Epoxyethane; Oxane; ETO; EO; α,β-Oxidoethane
EINECS	200-849-9

Quality Control

Our Oxirane is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical tests, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, approved container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen), protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature under standard conditions, it must be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep container tightly sealed and segregated from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.05%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.01%
Aldehydes (as Acetaldehyde)	≤ 0.01%

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