1,2-Epoxy-3-methylbutane, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,2-Epoxy-3-methylbutane is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
1,2-Epoxy-3-methylbutane is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Store in cool place. Store under inert gas. It is sensitive to moisture. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1438-14-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.134
• MDL Number: MFCD02683501
• InChI Key: REYZXWIIUPKFTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-isopropyloxirane, 1,2-epoxy-3-methylbutane, isopropyloxirane, oxirane, 1-methylethyl, butane, 1,2-epoxy-3-methyl, 2-propan-2-yl oxirane, oxirane,2-1-methylethyl, 1-methylethyl-oxirane, isopropylethylene oxide, acmc-1asns
• PubChem CID: 102618
• IUPAC Name: 2-propan-2-yloxirane
• SMILES: CC(C)C1CO1

• Density: 0.815
• Boiling Point: 72°C to 75°C
• Flash Point: −12°C (10°F)
• Odor: Recognizable
• Refractive Index: 1.3915
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 102418
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
• Formula Weight: 86.13
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,2-Epoxy-3-methylbutane

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