Description

1-(2-Isopropoxyphenoxy)-2,3-Epoxypropane is a specialized epoxy-functional aromatic ether compound, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring both an epoxide ring and an isopropoxy-substituted phenoxy group, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing advanced polymers, resins, and fine chemicals. This product is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to introduce specific functional groups or cross-linking capabilities into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a glycidyl ether moiety for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its epoxy group enables the formation of stable ether linkages.
• Epoxy Resin Modifier: Acts as a reactive diluent or a flexibilizing co-monomer in specialty epoxy resin formulations, enhancing processing and final material properties.
• Polymer Cross-linking Agent: Employed to introduce cross-links into polymers, improving thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength in coatings and composites.
• Surface Active Agent Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers with specific branching and hydrophile-lipophile balance (HLB).
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Utilized in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules in R&D laboratories for material science and chemical biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Isopropoxyphenoxy)-2,3-Epoxypropane
CAS No.	7109-35-5
Molecular Formula	C12H16O3
Molecular Weight	208.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Epoxypropyl 2-isopropoxyphenyl ether; Glycidyl 2-isopropoxyphenyl ether; 1,2-Epoxy-3-(2-isopropoxyphenoxy)propane; 2-Isopropoxyphenyl glycidyl ether; (2-Isopropoxyphenoxy)methyloxirane; o-Isopropoxyphenyl glycidyl ether; Phenol, 2-isopropoxy-, glycidyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Isopropoxyphenoxy)-2,3-Epoxypropane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 the epoxide functionality, ensure containers are sealed under an inert atmosphere if long-term storage is required to prevent moisture absorption and potential polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Epoxide Value	Contact for details
Refractive Index (n20D)	Contact for details
Density (20°C)	Contact for details

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