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

Name: (R)-(+)-Styrene oxide, 98%
SKU: B21245.03
Price: 42.60 EUR

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

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS20780-53-4

IUPAC Name(2R)-2-phenyloxirane

Molecular FormulaC8H8O

InChI KeyAWMVMTVKBNGEAK-QMMMGPOBSA-N

SMILESC1O[C@@H]1C1=CC=CC=C1

Specifications

Specification Sheet

Refractive Index1.5320-1.5360 @ 20?C

FormLiquid

Assay (GC)≥97.5%

Optical Rotation33.8 ± 0.1? (neat)

Appearance (Color)Clear colorless

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.

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

David A. Fulton, et al. Synthesis of a scalemic β-amino disulfide from (S)-phenylglycine and (R)-styrene oxide and use as a catalyst in enantioselective additions of diethylzinc to aldehydes.Tetrahedron Lett.199738(11), 2019-2022.
Christina Moberg, et al. Stereospecific Lewis acid catalyzed methanolysis of styrene oxide.Tetrahedron Lett.199233(16), 2191-2194.