Description

3,4-Epoxyhexanol is a versatile epoxidized alcohol intermediate with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an epoxide ring and a hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the epoxide moiety can introduce reactive sites for further functionalization.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a reactive diluent or cross-linking agent in epoxy resin formulations, enhancing flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance.
• Surface Coating Additive: Incorporated into coatings and inks to improve film properties, such as durability, gloss, and weatherability.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new ring-opening reactions and cascade syntheses in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Adhesive Formulation: Contributes to the performance of high-strength, specialty adhesives by participating in curing reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3,4-Epoxyhexanol
CAS No.	67663-02-9
Molecular Formula	C6H12O2
Molecular Weight	116.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Epoxy-1-hexanol; 1-Hexanol, 3,4-epoxy-; 3,4-Epoxyhexan-1-ol; Hexanol, 3,4-epoxy-; 3,4-Epoxihexanol; 3,4-Epoxyhexyl Alcohol; (3,4-Epoxyhexyl) Alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 3,4-Epoxyhexanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC, identification by FT-IR, and determination of key impurities, to ensure it meets the required specifications for your application. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and safety data is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.95 - 0.98
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445

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