Description

(E)-3-Oxiranylacrylaldehyde is a versatile and reactive bifunctional organic compound featuring both an oxirane (epoxide) and an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis, enabling the introduction of multiple reactive sites in a single step. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturers and specialty chemical researchers for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring epoxide or aldehyde functionalization for further cyclization or coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its reactive groups allow for the construction of specific bioactive heterocycles.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a monomer for creating specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic research laboratories for the development of novel chemical entities, flavors, and fragrances.
• Epoxy Curing Agent Component: Can be incorporated into formulations for advanced epoxy resin systems, influencing cure kinetics and final material properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Useful for bioconjugation and labeling studies due to its electrophilic aldehyde group's ability to react with amines.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-3-Oxiranylacrylaldehyde
CAS No.	25073-24-9
Molecular Formula	C5H6O2
Molecular Weight	98.10 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-(Oxiran-2-yl)ethenal; 2-(2-Oxiranyl)acrolein; 3-Oxiranyl-2-propenal; Glycidylacrolein; trans-3-Oxiranylacrylaldehyde; 2-Vinyloxiranecarboxaldehyde; (E)-Glycidylacrolein; Oxirane-2-carboxaldehyde, 2-ethenyl-
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Quality Control

Our (E)-3-Oxiranylacrylaldehyde is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Isolate from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. Due to its reactive nature, minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

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

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