1,2-Epoxy-2-methylpropane
ALDRICH/531537 - 97%
Synonym: 1,2-Epoxy-isobutane; 2,2-Dimethyloxirane; Isobutylene oxide
CAS Number: 558-30-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H8O
Molecular Weight: 72.11
EC Number: 209-193-8
MDL Number: MFCD00066354
Linear Formula: C4H8O
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 97% |
| bp | 50-51 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.812 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| InChI | 1S/C4H8O/c1-4(2)3-5-4/h3H |
| InChI key | GELKGHVAFRCJNA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CC1(C)CO1 |
| Application: | 1,2-Epoxy-2-methylpropane can be used in the synthesis of novel semicrystalline polyesters through copolymerization with cyclic anhydrides. These polyesters exhibit desirable thermal properties, including high melting temperatures and enhanced mechanical strength. These properties make them suitable for various applications including tissue engineering, surgical implants, and bioelectronics. |
| General description: | 1,2-Epoxy-2-methylpropane |
| Packaging: | 10, 50 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() ![]() GHS02,GHS05,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H314 - H341 - H351 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P210 - P280 - P301 + P330 + P331 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | F,C |
| Risk Statements | 11-34 |
| Safety Statements | 16-26-36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 1993BF 3 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | -26.5 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | -32.5 °C |
| Purity | 97% |
| bp | 50-51 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.812 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |




