Description

2-p-Tolyloxymethyl-Oxirane is a specialized oxirane derivative, a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an oxirane (epoxide) ring and a tolyl ether moiety, makes it a valuable precursor for creating polymers, resins, and fine chemicals with tailored properties. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new materials or synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Epoxy Resin Modifier: Used to modify and cross-link epoxy resin systems, enhancing flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance in coatings and composites.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a reactive intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, including polyethers and coatings, where its bifunctional reactivity is utilized.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable reagent for exploring new ring-opening reactions and synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Incorporated into formulations to improve performance characteristics such as cure kinetics and final material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-p-Tolyloxymethyl-Oxirane
CAS No.	2186-24-5
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(4-Methylphenoxy)methyl]oxirane; Glycidyl 4-Methylphenyl Ether; 4-Methylphenyl Glycidyl Ether; p-Tolyl Glycidyl Ether; Oxirane, 2-[(4-methylphenoxy)methyl]-; 1,2-Epoxy-3-(p-tolyloxy)propane; (p-Methylphenoxymethyl)ethylene oxide; NSC 403119
EINECS	218-577-5

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-p-Tolyloxymethyl-Oxirane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards through rigorous analytical controls, including chromatography and spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.520 - 1.525
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.08 - 1.12

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