(R)-(+)-Styrene oxide, 98%

Description

CAS: 20780-53-4 | C8H8O | 120.15 g/mol

It is used to produce a homologated epoxide as part of a synthetic approach to (+)-allosedamine. It is the main metabolite of styrene, catalyzed by epoxide hydrolase.

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Applications
It is used to produce a homologated epoxide as part of a synthetic approach to (+)-allosedamine. It is the main metabolite of styrene, catalyzed by epoxide hydrolase.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 20780-53-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00066210
• InChI Key: AWMVMTVKBNGEAK-QMMMGPOBSA-N
• Synonym: r-styrene oxide, r-phenyloxirane, r-+-styrene oxide, r-2-phenyloxirane, 2r-2-phenyloxirane, r-epoxyethyl benzene, oxirane, phenyl-, 2r, benzene, epoxyethyl-, r
• PubChem CID: 114705
• ChEBI: CHEBI:45389
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-phenyloxirane
• SMILES: C1O[C@@H]1C1=CC=CC=C1

• Density: 1.051
• Boiling Point: 194°C
• Flash Point: 74°C (165°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.535
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN2810
• Beilstein: 1984
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Optical Rotation: +32° (Neat)
• Formula Weight: 120.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: (R)-(+)-Styrene oxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H312-H315-H317-H319-H331-H340-H350
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H350-H312-H319-H227 May cause cancer. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P235-P261-P264b-P271-P272-P280-P281-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P311-P312-P333+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC, LIQUIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
RTECSNumber	CZ9625010
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only