Description

(2R)-2-Benzhydryloxirane is a high-purity chiral epoxide building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid, three-membered oxirane ring and the bulky benzhydryl group, which provides steric control for stereoselective ring-opening reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex chiral molecules.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key precursor for the preparation of enantiomerically pure drugs, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular therapeutic areas.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Used as a test substrate or ligand precursor in the development of new catalytic systems for stereocontrolled transformations.
• Advanced Material Monomers: Serves as a building block for synthesizing specialized polymers and liquid crystals with unique optical or mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of chiral, biologically active compounds for crop protection agents.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, exploring new ring-opening and functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2R)-2-Benzhydryloxirane
CAS No.	862647-09-4
Molecular Formula	C15H14O
Molecular Weight	210.27 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-(Diphenylmethyl)oxirane; (R)-Benzhydryloxirane; (R)-2-Benzhydrylglycidol; (2R)-2-(Diphenylmethyl)oxirane; (R)-α-(Oxiran-2-yl)diphenylmethane; (R)-Styrene oxide, benzhydryl-; (R)-Epoxyethyl)diphenylmethane; (R)-Glycidyl diphenylmethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2R)-2-Benzhydryloxirane is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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