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trans-2,3-Epoxybutane, 97%

Catalog No. AAB2200514
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25 g

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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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

RUO – Research Use Only

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