Description

S-Glycidyl Acetate is a high-purity, chiral epoxide derivative valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for introducing functionalized glycidyl groups with precise stereochemistry into target molecules. It is particularly sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications requiring enantiomeric purity.

Application

• Key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for cardiovascular and central nervous system drugs.
• Building block for advanced polymer chemistry, enabling the production of specialty epoxy resins with tailored properties.
• Precursor in the development of liquid crystals and advanced materials for electronics and display technologies.
• Intermediate for agrochemicals, contributing to the synthesis of novel herbicides and pesticides with specific activity.
• Reagent in asymmetric synthesis for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial research.
• Starting material for surface modifiers and adhesion promoters in coatings and composite materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	S-Glycidyl Acetate
CAS No.	65031-95-0
Molecular Formula	C5H8O3
Molecular Weight	116.12 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-Glycidyl acetate; (S)-Oxiran-2-ylmethyl acetate; (2S)-2-(Acetoxymethyl)oxirane; (-)-Glycidyl acetate; (S)-(-)-Glycidyl acetate; (S)-Epichlorohydrin acetate (related); Acetic acid (S)-2,3-epoxypropyl ester
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Quality Control

Our S-Glycidyl Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess meet stringent specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data, including chiral HPLC or GC analysis, are provided to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical applications.

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, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or amber glass until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.415 - 1.425
Specific Rotation ([α]D20)	-15° to -20° (c=1 in CHCl3)

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