Description

(R)-(+)-1,2-Epoxytridecane is a high-purity chiral epoxide building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for introducing the tridecyl chain with defined stereochemistry into more complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require enantiomerically pure intermediates for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a chiral synthon for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry impacts biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a building block for chiral dopants and components in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other functional organic materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of chiral aroma chemicals and flavoring agents with specific olfactory properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: A valuable substrate for developing and testing new asymmetric ring-opening reactions and catalytic methodologies.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional epoxide groups into polymers for cross-linking or to create specialty epoxy resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(+)-1,2-Epoxytridecane
CAS No.	59829-81-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₆O
Molecular Weight	198.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-(+)-1,2-Epoxytri-decane; (R)-1,2-Epoxytridecane; (+)-(R)-1,2-Epoxytridecane; (2R)-2-Pentyloxirane; (R)-1,2-Epoxy-n-tridecane; (R)-Tridecane-1,2-epoxide; (R)-Oxirane, 2-pentyl-; (R)-Glycidyl heptyl ether
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Quality Control

Our (R)-(+)-1,2-Epoxytridecane is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC or GC analysis, to confirm identity, purity, and optical rotation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Optical Rotation [α]₂₀ᴅ	+ Value (Specific range available on COA)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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