Oxirane, phenyl-, (2S)-


Chemical Name: Oxirane, phenyl-, (2S)-
CAS Number: 20780-54-5
Product Number: AG002JAT(AGN-PC-0O7NUV)
Synonyms:
MDL No:
Molecular Formula: C8H8O
Molecular Weight: 120.1485

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Properties
BP:
193.9°C at 760 mmHg
Storage:
Inert atmosphere;2-8℃;
Form:
Liquid
Refractive Index:
n20/D 1.535
Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
120.151g/mol
XLogP3:
1.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
1
Rotatable Bond Count:
1
Exact Mass:
120.058g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
120.058g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
12.5A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
9
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
94.7
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

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(S)-Styrene oxide, also known as (S)-Phenyl glycidyl ether, plays a crucial role in organic synthesis as a versatile building block. Its chiral nature makes it valuable in asymmetric synthesis, particularly for the production of chiral pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. (S)-Styrene oxide is commonly used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various optically active compounds. Its epoxide group is highly reactive, allowing for a wide range of transformations including ring-opening reactions with various nucleophiles to yield functionalized products. Additionally, (S)-Styrene oxide can undergo further derivatization to introduce different functional groups, making it a valuable precursor in the preparation of complex organic molecules. Its application in chemical synthesis extends to the formation of chiral ligands, catalysts, and other specialty chemicals, showcasing its importance in modern organic chemistry.