trans-2,3-Epoxybutane, 97%

Description

CAS: 21490-63-1 | C4H8O | 72.107 g/mol

A higher order cuprate reacted with trans-2,3-epoxybutane a high yield both counted on the epoxide (96%) and on the haloalkane (85%). Enolate derived from trans-2,3-Epoxybutan has chiral recognition.

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Applications
A higher order cuprate reacted with trans-2,3-epoxybutane a high yield both counted on the epoxide (96%) and on the haloalkane (85%). Enolate derived from trans-2,3-Epoxybutan has chiral recognition.

Solubility
Soluble in water(95g/L).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, water, moisture.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 21490-63-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 72.107
• MDL Number: MFCD00005129
• InChI Key: PQXKWPLDPFFDJP-QWWZWVQMSA-N
• Synonym: trans-2,3-dimethyloxirane, trans-2,3-epoxybutane, 2r,3r-2,3-dimethyloxirane, oxirane, 2,3-dimethyl-, trans, trans-2-butene oxide, butane, 2,3-epoxy-, trans, e-2r,3r-epoxybutane, trans-, a-butylene oxide, trans-2r,3r-epoxybutane, 2,3-dimethyloxirane, trans
• PubChem CID: 6432237
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3R)-2,3-dimethyloxirane
• SMILES: CC1C(O1)C

• Density: 0.804
• Boiling Point: 54°C to 55°C
• Flash Point: −26°C (−14°F)
• Odor: Recognizable
• Refractive Index: 1.373
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3271
• Beilstein: 79772
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water(95g/L).
• Formula Weight: 72.11
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: trans-2,3-Epoxybutane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H315-H319-H335-H341
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H341-H315-H319-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ETHERS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	244-406-8
RTECSNumber	EK3855040
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only