Description

[[1-(Chloromethyl)-2-(Octyloxy)Ethoxy]Methyl]Oxirane is a specialized epoxide-functional intermediate with a long-chain alkyl ether moiety, offering unique reactivity and solubility properties. This compound matters for its bifunctional nature, combining the ring-strain reactivity of an oxirane with the hydrophobic character of an octyloxy chain, enabling its use as a versatile building block in advanced material synthesis. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the polymer, coatings, and specialty chemical industries seeking to modify surface properties or create cross-linked networks with tailored characteristics.

Application

• As a reactive diluent or cross-linking agent in epoxy resin formulations for coatings, adhesives, and composites.
• As a key monomer or macromonomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers and surfactants with hydrophobic side chains.
• In the surface modification of materials to impart hydrophobic or specific functional group characteristics.
• As an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, leveraging the oxirane ring for further chemical transformations.
• In the preparation of advanced polyether polyols for polyurethane applications requiring specific chain length and functionality.
• For research and development of novel dendritic or hyperbranched polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	[[1-(Chloromethyl)-2-(Octyloxy)Ethoxy]Methyl]Oxirane
CAS No.	93762-38-0
Molecular Formula	C15H29ClO3
Molecular Weight	292.84 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Chloromethyl)-2-(octyloxyethoxy)methyloxirane; Oxirane, [[(chloromethyl)-2-(octyloxy)ethoxy]methyl]-; Glycidyl octyloxyethyl ether (chloromethyl derivative); 2-[(2-Octyloxyethoxy)methyl]-3-(chloromethyl)oxirane; Epoxide C15 ether-chloride; (3-Chloromethyl-3-glycidyloxymethyl) octyl ether; AGE-C8 ether chloride (analogous); Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our production of [[1-(Chloromethyl)-2-(Octyloxy)Ethoxy]Methyl]Oxirane adheres to a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the agreed specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance for your quality assurance protocols.

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, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents. Due to its epoxide functionality and light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures or light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	~1.02 - 1.06
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.455 - 1.465

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