(R)-Styrene oxide

Synonym(s):(R)-(+)-Phenyloxirane;(R)-Phenylethylene oxide

CAS NO.：20780-53-4
Empirical Formula: C8H8O
Molecular Weight: 120.15
MDL number: MFCD00066210
EINECS: 606-637-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-12-26 17:07:23

What is (R)-Styrene oxide?

Chemical properties

Colorless to light yellow liqui

The Uses of (R)-Styrene oxide

Main metabolite of Styrene (S687790), catalyzed by epoxide hydrolase.

The Uses of (R)-Styrene oxide

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.

What are the applications of Application

(R)-(+)-Styrene oxide is A reagent used to produce a homologated epoxide as part of a synthetic approach to (+)-allosedamine.(1)

Definition

ChEBI: The (R)-enantiomer of styrene oxide.

Properties of (R)-Styrene oxide

Melting point:	-37 °C
Boiling point:	89-90 °C23 mm Hg(lit.)
alpha	-21 º (c=5, chloroform 23 ºC)
Density	1.051 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.535
Flash point:	175 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform
form	Liquid
color	Clear yellow
explosive limit	~22%
optical activity	[α]20/D +33°, neat
Water Solubility	insoluble
BRN	1984
CAS DataBase Reference	20780-53-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzene, (epoxyethyl)-, (R)-(20780-53-4)

Safety information for (R)-Styrene oxide

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H350:Carcinogenicity
Precautionary Statement Codes	P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.