Description

Diethyl 2,3-Epoxypropylphosphonate is a high-value organophosphorus compound featuring a reactive epoxide ring, making it a versatile building block for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is critical for introducing phosphonate and epoxy functionalities into target molecules, enabling the development of specialized materials and active ingredients. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating flame retardants, pharmaceutical intermediates, and functional monomers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring phosphonate ester groups for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, plant growth regulators, and insecticides where the epoxy and phosphonate groups contribute to mode of action.
• Flame Retardant Precursor: Acts as a reactive intermediate for manufacturing phosphorus-containing flame retardants for polymers, textiles, and coatings.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a cross-linking agent or comonomer to introduce epoxy functionality into resins, adhesives, and specialty polymers, enhancing thermal and chemical resistance.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry and catalysis research to create novel phosphonate-based ligands for metal complexes.
• Surface Treatment Agent: Applied in the formulation of adhesion promoters and surface modifiers for metals, glass, and composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl 2,3-Epoxypropylphosphonate
CAS No.	7316-37-2
Molecular Formula	C7H15O4P
Molecular Weight	194.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl (oxiran-2-ylmethyl)phosphonate; 2,3-Epoxypropylphosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Glycidyl Diethyl Phosphonate; (Oxiran-2-ylmethyl)phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl Glycidylphosphonate; Diethyl (2,3-Epoxypropyl)phosphonate; (2,3-Epoxypropyl)phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester
EINECS	230-785-5

Quality Control

Our Diethyl 2,3-Epoxypropylphosphonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with 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, 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 opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.435 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	1.15 - 1.20 g/mL

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