Description

2-Oxaziridinecarboxylic Acid, 3-Phenyl-, Methyl Ester is a specialized chiral oxaziridine derivative, a class of compounds valued for their utility as versatile oxidizing and aminating agents in organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to facilitate stereoselective transformations, enabling the synthesis of complex, high-value molecules with precise control over three-dimensional structure. This makes it a critical reagent for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity, reliable building blocks for process development and novel compound synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: As a key chiral synthon for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Asymmetric Oxidation Reactions: Employed as a stoichiometric or catalytic chiral oxidant for the enantioselective epoxidation of olefins or oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides.
• Amination Reagent: Used for the direct introduction of nitrogen functionalities into organic molecules under mild conditions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic chemistry and for creating libraries of novel compounds in drug discovery programs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multistep synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where stereochemical purity is paramount.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxaziridinecarboxylic Acid, 3-Phenyl-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	134920-16-4
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO3
Molecular Weight	191.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Phenyl-2-oxaziridinecarboxylate; 3-Phenyl-2-oxaziridinecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; (R/S)-Methyl 3-phenyloxaziridine-2-carboxylate; Oxaziridine, 3-phenyl-, 2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Chiral Oxaziridine Reagent
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Oxaziridinecarboxylic Acid, 3-Phenyl-, Methyl Ester is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to meet the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere if long-term storage is required to maintain optimal purity and reactivity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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