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(S)-(+)-Epichlorohydrin, 98+%
Description
(S)-(+)-Epichlorohydrin is utilized for the synthesis of macquarimicins and hydroxyisoxazolidines and (+)-cis-sylvaticin, which is a potential antitumor agent. It is used to synthesize inhibitors of fatty acid oxidation as potential metabolic modulators. It acts as a solvent for natural and synthetic resins, gums, cellulose esters and ethers, paints, varnishes, nail enamels, lacquers and cement for celluloid. It is also used as a stabilizer and also useful as a bifunctional alkylating agent with the potential to form DNA cross-links.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
(S)-(+)-Epichlorohydrin is utilized for the synthesis of macquarimicins and hydroxyisoxazolidines and (+)-cis-sylvaticin, which is a potential antitumor agent. It is used to synthesize inhibitors of fatty acid oxidation as potential metabolic modulators. It acts as a solvent for natural and synthetic resins, gums, cellulose esters and ethers, paints, varnishes, nail enamels, lacquers and cement for celluloid. It is also used as a stabilizer and also useful as a bifunctional alkylating agent with the potential to form DNA cross-links.
Solubility
Miscible with chloroform and methanol. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with acids, bases, ammonia, amines, sodium and sodium oxides, zinc, magnesium, aluminum and its alloys and halides.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 1.18 |
| Boiling Point | 116°C to 117°C |
| Flash Point | 32°C (90°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.438 |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| UN Number | UN2023 |
| Beilstein | 1420784 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with chloroform and methanol. Immiscible with water. |
| Optical Rotation | +35° (c=1 in Methanol) |
| Formula Weight | 92.53 |
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Safety and Handling
- (S)-(+)-Epichlorohydrin
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contain: (S)-Epichlorohydrin
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