Description

(R)-(+)-1,2-Epoxy-9-Decene is a high-purity chiral epoxide building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its enantiomeric purity, which is critical for producing optically active intermediates with specific stereochemistry. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as asymmetric synthesis and the development of chiral ligands or catalysts.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for the preparation of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex natural products.
• Agrochemical Research & Development: Used in the synthesis of novel, stereospecific pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Asymmetric Catalysis & Ligand Design: Acts as a precursor for developing new chiral ligands, catalysts, and auxiliaries used in stereoselective transformations.
• Fine Chemical and Specialty Polymer Production: Employed in the synthesis of advanced materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where specific optical activity is required.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in ring-opening reactions and cascade syntheses.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(+)-1,2-Epoxy-9-Decene
CAS No.	137310-67-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-(+)-9-Decene-1,2-epoxide; (R)-1,2-Epoxy-9-decene; (2R)-2-(6-Heptenyl)oxirane; (+)-(R)-1,2-Epoxy-9-decene; (R)-9-Decenyloxirane; (R)-Glycidyl 5-hexenyl ether; (R)-1,2-Epoxydec-9-ene
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Quality Control

Our (R)-(+)-1,2-Epoxy-9-Decene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

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

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