Description

Description

Styrene Oxide (CAS 20780-53-4) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₈O and IUPAC name 2-phenyloxirane. This versatile epoxide is widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and polymer chemistry. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure exceptional quality, with purity levels suitable for demanding laboratory and industrial applications.

Styrene Oxide is supplied as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. It is highly reactive due to the strained oxirane ring, making it a valuable intermediate for nucleophilic ring-opening reactions. The compound is soluble in most organic solvents but has limited solubility in water.

Key specifications include: molecular weight of 120.15 g/mol, boiling point of 194??C, and density of 1.052 g/cm³ at 25??C. Proper handling requires appropriate personal protective equipment as the compound may cause skin and eye irritation.

Application

Styrene Oxide serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of various fine chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds. Researchers employ it in the production of styrene glycol derivatives through catalytic hydrogenation or acid-catalyzed ring opening. The compound finds application in polymer chemistry as a modifier for resins and plastics. Additionally, it’s used in the preparation of chiral building blocks for asymmetric synthesis.

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