Description

2-Methyl-3-Phenyloxaziridine is a versatile and highly reactive chiral oxaziridine derivative, serving as a powerful electrophilic oxygen and nitrogen transfer agent. Its primary value lies in enabling stereoselective oxidation and amination reactions, which are critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Asymmetric Synthesis: Key reagent for the stereoselective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides and for the electrophilic amination of carbanions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of chiral drugs, including β-lactam antibiotics and other bioactive molecules requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Facilitates the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where high enantiomeric purity is required.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis research.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be used as a monomer or modifying agent for polymers with specific optical or functional properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Methyl-3-Phenyloxaziridine
CAS No.	3400-12-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO
Molecular Weight	147.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-phenyl-1,2-oxaziridine; α-Methyl-α-phenyloxaziridine; (+/-)-2-Methyl-3-phenyloxaziridine; NSC 163044; Oxaziridine, 2-methyl-3-phenyl-; 3-Phenyl-2-methyloxaziridine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-3-Phenyloxaziridine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis to ensure consistent performance in sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

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.