1,2-Epoxybutane
TL;DR: 1,2-Epoxybutane (CAS 106-88-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H8O and molecular weight 72.05752 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-ethyloxirane
Also Known As: 1,2-Epoxybutane, 2-Ethyloxirane, Ethyloxirane, 1,2-Butylene oxide, Oxirane, ethyl-
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O |
| Molecular Weight | 72.05752 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 12.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 72.05752 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 5 |
| Complexity | 34.0 |
| Melting Point | -76 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 145 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.826 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 10 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 160 mmHg at 55 °F ; 215 mmHg at 70.0 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.3851 at 20 °C |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCC1CO1 |
| InChIKey | RBACIKXCRWGCBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 1,2-Epoxybutane is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
1,2-Epoxybutane is a polymer intermediate identified by CAS number 106-88-7 and the molecular formula C4H8O and a molecular weight of 72.06 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 0.826 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include 1,2-Epoxybutane and 2-Ethyloxirane.
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Chemical Property Profile of 1,2-Epoxybutane
Property Insights of 1,2-Epoxybutane
The XLogP value of 0.8 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 1,2-Epoxybutane. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 12.5 Ų, 1,2-Epoxybutane exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 1,2-Epoxybutane has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 1,2-Epoxybutane?
The CAS number of 1,2-Epoxybutane is 106-88-7.
What is the molecular formula of 1,2-Epoxybutane?
The molecular formula of 1,2-Epoxybutane is C4H8O.
What is the molecular weight of 1,2-Epoxybutane?
The molecular weight of 1,2-Epoxybutane is 72.05752 g/mol.
What are the applications of 1,2-Epoxybutane?
1,2-Epoxybutane is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy 1,2-Epoxybutane?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 1,2-Epoxybutane?
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