(R)-(-)-Epichlorohydrin - ≥98% , CAS No.51594-55-9

CAS: 51594-55-9 Cat. No.: E109298 Molecular Weight: 92.52 Beilstein Registry Number: 1420785 EC Number: 424-280-2
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%
Synonyms
(R)-(-)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane | (R)-Chloromethyl oxirane | AKOS006240274 | EN300-54611 | (2R)-2-(chloromethyl)oxirane | (-)-Epichlorohydrin | (r)-(-)-epiclorohydrin | Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-, (R)- | 5-17-01-00020 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) | UNII-V
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Why this grade

≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 2 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
(R)-(-)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane | (R)-Chloromethyl oxirane | AKOS006240274 | EN300-54611 | (2R)-2-(chloromethyl)oxirane | (-)-Epichlorohydrin | (r)-(-)-epiclorohydrin | Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-, (R)- | 5-17-01-00020 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) | UNII-V
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid504761061
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504761061
Canonical SmilesC1C(O1)CCl
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-(chloromethyl)oxirane
InChIKeyBRLQWZUYTZBJKN-VKHMYHEASA-N
INCHI1S/C3H5ClO/c4-1-3-2-5-3/h3H,1-2H2/t3-/m0/s1
Isomeric SMILES C1[C@@H](O1)CCl
WGK Germany 3
RTECS RR0427000
UN Number 2023
Molecular Weight 92.52
Beilstein 1420785
Reaxy-Rn 79785
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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassEpoxides
SubclassNot available
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentEpoxides
Alternative Parents Oxacyclic compounds  Dialkyl ethers  Organochlorides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Alkyl chlorides  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds
Substituents Oxacycle - Ether - Oxirane - Dialkyl ether - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Organochloride - Organohalogen compound - Alkyl halide - Alkyl chloride - Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as epoxides. These are compounds containing a cyclic ether with three ring atoms(one oxygen and two carbon atoms).
External Descriptors epichlorohydrin
3D Structure
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21 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
L1820046Certificate of AnalysisJul 07, 2026 E109298
G2618129Certificate of AnalysisAug 26, 2025 E109298
I2518159Certificate of AnalysisAug 26, 2025 E109298
I2518145Certificate of AnalysisAug 26, 2025 E109298
J2127136Certificate of AnalysisAug 11, 2025 E109298
G2403526Certificate of AnalysisApr 13, 2024 E109298
G2403628Certificate of AnalysisApr 13, 2024 E109298
G2403527Certificate of AnalysisApr 13, 2024 E109298
K2419463Certificate of AnalysisApr 13, 2024 E109298
G2403528Certificate of AnalysisApr 13, 2024 E109298
H1512124Certificate of AnalysisApr 13, 2023 E109298
H2304061Certificate of AnalysisFeb 22, 2023 E109298
H2304066Certificate of AnalysisFeb 22, 2023 E109298
H2304065Certificate of AnalysisFeb 22, 2023 E109298
H2304064Certificate of AnalysisFeb 22, 2023 E109298
H2304063Certificate of AnalysisFeb 22, 2023 E109298
H2304062Certificate of AnalysisFeb 22, 2023 E109298
G2222315Certificate of AnalysisJun 20, 2022 E109298
G2222314Certificate of AnalysisJun 20, 2022 E109298
G2222292Certificate of AnalysisJun 20, 2022 E109298
C1809029Certificate of AnalysisJan 25, 2022 E109298

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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in water; Miscible with Benzene,Alcohol,Ether
Refractive Index1.4382
Specific Rotation[α]-44.5 ° (neat)
Flash Point(°F)89.6 °F
Flash Point(°C)(open cup)40.6℃
Boil Point(°C)116.11°C
Melt Point(°C)-25.6°C
Molecular Weight92.520 g/mol
XLogP30.500
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass92.0029 Da
Monoisotopic Mass92.0029 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area12.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count5
Formal Charge0
Complexity37.900
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Yongxing Guo, Jinghua Zhao, Limin Wu, Wei Liu, Yi Li, Yonggang Yang.  (2024)  Structural coloured epoxy resin patterns prepared using thermochromic epoxy liquid crystal mixtures.  NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY,  48  (10): (4598-4605).  [PMID:] [10.1039/D3NJ05776C]
2. Sheng Cai, Jian-Qiang Jin, Xiao-Ling Tang, Ren-Chao Zheng, Yu-Guo Zheng.  (2026)  Controlling Enantioselectivity of Halohydrin Dehalogenase for Asymmetric Synthesis of Chiral Epichlorohydrin.  BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING,      [PMID:41486681] [10.1002/bit.70151]
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