Description

trans-2-Ethyl-3-Phenyloxirane is a specialized epoxide compound featuring a phenyl and an ethyl substituent on the oxirane ring, offering a versatile chiral building block for fine chemical synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with high stereochemical purity. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in routes requiring stereospecific epoxide ring-opening reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the phenyl-oxirane moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or precursor for creating polymers and liquid crystal materials with specific optical and mechanical properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds used in high-value perfumery and flavoring agents.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new asymmetric synthesis methodologies and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-2-Ethyl-3-Phenyloxirane
CAS No.	69140-50-7
Molecular Formula	C10H12O
Molecular Weight	148.20 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-2-Ethyl-3-phenyloxirane; 2-Ethyl-3-phenyloxirane; Ethylphenyloxirane; Phenyl Ethyl Oxirane; 2-Phenyl-3-ethyloxirane; 3-Phenyl-2-ethyloxirane; (2R,3S)-2-Ethyl-3-phenyloxirane; (2S,3R)-2-Ethyl-3-phenyloxirane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our trans-2-Ethyl-3-Phenyloxirane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for all critical parameters are provided and available upon request, supporting compliance in regulated 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 flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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