Description

Oxirane, [(triphenylmethoxy)methyl]- is a specialized epoxide derivative, also known as (Triphenylmethoxymethyl)oxirane. This compound serves as a valuable protected glycidol building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering a reactive oxirane ring for ring-opening reactions while the trityl (triphenylmethyl) group provides steric protection and selective deprotection capabilities. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturers and research chemists in the development of complex molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and novel polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for introducing functionalized epoxide units into target molecules during API research and development.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex organic compounds, agrochemicals, and specialty materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty epoxy resins and functional polymers.
• Glycidyl Ether Derivative: Serves as a protected form of glycidol, enabling selective reactions in synthetic pathways where standard glycidol is too reactive or unstable.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxirane, [(triphenylmethoxy)methyl]-
CAS No.	69161-59-7
Molecular Formula	C22H20O2
Molecular Weight	316.40 g/mol
Synonyms	(Triphenylmethoxymethyl)oxirane; 2-[(Triphenylmethoxy)methyl]oxirane; Glycidyl Trityl Ether; Trityl Glycidyl Ether; [(Triphenylmethoxy)methyl]oxirane; Oxiran-2-ylmethyl triphenylmethyl ether; 1-[(Triphenylmethoxy)methyl]oxirane; Triphenylmethyl glycidyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Oxirane, [(triphenylmethoxy)methyl]- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, purity, and impurity profile. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications, including purity grades, to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be sensitive to moisture and strong acids/bases; keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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