Description

2-Methyl-3-Propyl-Oxaziridine is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the oxaziridine class, known for its three-membered ring structure containing nitrogen and oxygen. This compound serves as a versatile and highly reactive intermediate, primarily valued for its role as a selective oxidizing agent and a key synthon in the synthesis of complex nitrogen-containing molecules. It is essential for research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise, small-scale building blocks for novel compound development and method optimization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for nitrogen-heterocycle scaffolds.
• Selective Oxidation Reagent: Used in organic synthesis for the selective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides or amines to N-oxides under mild conditions.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development and research of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that incorporate oxaziridine or related heterocyclic motifs.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored surface properties.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a chiral auxiliary or reagent in stereoselective synthesis pathways to create enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a valuable reagent for methodological studies in oxidation chemistry and heterocyclic compound formation in university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-3-Propyl-Oxaziridine
CAS No.	58751-77-2
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO
Molecular Weight	115.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-propyloxaziridine; 3-Propyl-2-methyloxaziridine; Oxaziridine, 2-methyl-3-propyl-; 2-Methyl-3-n-propyloxaziridine; NSC 163044; 2-Methyl-3-propyl-1-oxa-2-azacyclopropane
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-3-Propyl-Oxaziridine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the assay, purity, and impurity profile to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Due to its reactive nature, keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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