Description

(S)-1,2-Epoxyoctane is a high-purity chiral epoxide building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry makes it a valuable intermediate for the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors who require a reliable source of a specific stereoisomer for chiral inductions and the synthesis of complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or precursor for chiral polymers and advanced materials with specific optical properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: A standard substrate for developing and testing new chiral catalysts and methodologies in academic and industrial R&D.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for the synthesis of chiral aroma chemicals and natural product analogs.
• Cross-linking Agent: Can be utilized in the formulation of specialty resins, adhesives, and coatings requiring specific reactivity profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-1,2-Epoxyoctane
CAS No.	50418-68-3
Molecular Formula	C₈H₁₆O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-Octylene Oxide; (S)-1,2-Octylene Oxide; (S)-Octane-1,2-epoxide; (2S)-2-Octyloxirane; (S)-(-)-1,2-Epoxyoctane; (S)-1-Epoxy-2-octane; (S)-Octyloxirane; (S)-1,2-Octene oxide
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Quality Control

Our (S)-1,2-Epoxyoctane is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and stereochemical integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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