Description

(R)-2-(Oxiran-2-Ylmethoxy)Benzaldehyde is a chiral, enantiomerically pure epoxide derivative of salicylaldehyde. This compound matters as a high-value, versatile chiral building block and intermediate in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecules with precise stereochemistry. It is needed by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for applications such as chiral ligand synthesis and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Chiral Ligand Synthesis: Used to construct sophisticated ligands for asymmetric catalysis, including those for hydrogenation and epoxidation reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals where stereocontrol is critical.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of polymers with specific optical or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-(Oxiran-2-Ylmethoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	16315-63-2
Molecular Formula	C11H12O3
Molecular Weight	192.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-(Glycidyloxy)benzaldehyde; (R)-2,3-Epoxypropyl Salicylaldehyde Ether; (R)-(-)-2-(Oxiran-2-Ylmethoxy)Benzaldehyde; (R)-2-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)benzaldehyde; (R)-Salicylaldehyde glycidyl ether; (R)-α,β-Epoxy-2-methoxybenzyl alcohol (precursor form); Benzaldehyde, 2-[(2R)-oxiranylmethoxy]-
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Quality Control

Our (R)-2-(Oxiran-2-Ylmethoxy)Benzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and epoxide ring-opening. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, separate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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