Description

Oxiranemethanamine is a versatile and reactive chemical intermediate featuring both an epoxy (oxirane) ring and a primary amine functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing a wide range of advanced materials and specialty chemicals. It is particularly sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for creating cross-linked networks, functional coatings, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring epoxy-amine chemistry for drug conjugation or polymer-based drug delivery systems.
• Epoxy Resin Curing Agent & Modifier: Acts as a reactive diluent and cross-linking agent for epoxy resins, improving flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance in coatings, composites, and adhesives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive groups allow for the incorporation of specific biological activity.
• Surface Modification & Coupling Agent: Functionalizes surfaces of materials like silica, glass, or metals to improve interfacial adhesion in composite materials and coatings.
• Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a monomer for producing specialty polyamines, polyamides, and other polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Cross-linking Agent for Biopolymers: Used to modify and cross-link natural polymers like chitosan or proteins for biomedical and packaging applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Oxiranemethanamine
CAS No.	5689-75-8
Molecular Formula	C3H7NO
Molecular Weight	73.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Aminomethyl)oxirane; Glycidylamine; Oxiranylmethylamine; 1-Amino-2,3-epoxypropane; 2,3-Epoxypropylamine; 3-Amino-1,2-epoxypropane; (Oxiran-2-yl)methanamine; Aminoepoxypropane
EINECS	227-145-8

Quality Control

Every batch of Oxiranemethanamine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and titration methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific R&D or production requirements.

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, containers 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
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.050 - 1.090
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460

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