Description

2,3-Epoxypentane is a versatile five-membered cyclic ether and epoxide compound, valued for its reactivity as a key building block in organic synthesis. Its primary commercial significance lies in its role as a reactive intermediate for the production of more complex molecules, including specialty polymers, fine chemicals, and pharmaceutical agents. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to introduce oxygen-containing functional groups into their molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the formulation of specialty epoxy resins and polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in organic synthesis for creating flavors, fragrances, and other high-value chemicals.
• Laboratory Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying epoxide ring-opening reactions and stereochemistry.
• Surface Active Agents: Can be utilized in the synthesis of non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Epoxypentane
CAS No.	4016-15-3
Molecular Formula	C5H10O
Molecular Weight	86.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Epoxy pentane; 2-Ethyloxirane; Ethyloxirane; 2,3-Epoxy-pentane; Pentane, 2,3-epoxy-; 2,3-Dihydro-2-ethyloxirene; 1,2-Epoxybutane, 3-methyl-; trans-2,3-Epoxypentane
EINECS	223-673-8

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Epoxypentane is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) for extended stability, though short-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.390 - 1.400
Density (20°C)	0.82 - 0.86 g/mL

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