Description

Potassium Oxirane-2-Carboxylate is a potassium salt derivative of glycidic acid, offering a reactive oxirane (epoxide) ring. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate, enabling the introduction of functional groups and the synthesis of more complex molecules. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals, particularly those requiring epoxide ring-opening reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for producing specialty polymers, coatings, and epoxy resins with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory and industrial settings for introducing carboxylate and epoxide functionalities into target molecules.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Utilized in biochemical research for modifying proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Oxirane-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	51877-54-4
Molecular Formula	C4H5KO4
Molecular Weight	156.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Glycidate; Glycidic Acid Potassium Salt; Oxiran-2-carboxylic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium 2,3-Epoxypropanoate; 2-Oxiranecarboxylic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium (Oxiran-2-yl)methanoate; Potassium 3-Hydroxy-2-oxiranecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Oxirane-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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