66587-57-3 - Names and Identifiers
66587-57-3 - Physico-chemical Properties
Molecular Formula | C13H26O
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Molar Mass | 198.34494 |
66587-57-3 - Introduction
Eepoxides are a class of organic compounds containing epoxy groups. C13-16-alkyl denotes an alkyl group having a carbon chain length of between 13 and 16 and may be a straight or branched chain alkyl group.
The nature of Epoxides is very active, because the presence of epoxy groups makes it highly environmentally sensitive and chemically active. They are highly reactive and interact with many functional groups, such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones and amines. Because of their high activity, Epoxides are often used as reaction intermediates or in the preparation of other organic compounds.
Epoxides have a wide range of uses, and they are used in many different fields. They are often used in the chemical industry to synthesize resins, solvents, plasticizers and surfactants. In agriculture, they can be used as raw materials for fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. In addition, Epoxides are also widely used in the pharmaceutical field for the synthesis of pharmaceutical and bioactive molecules.
The preparation of Epoxides can be achieved by a variety of methods. One common method is to react chloroalkanes with a peroxidant to form an epoxidation product. Other methods include addition reactions of t-butyl peroxide, benzophenone peroxide, and peroxy analogs, and catalytic oxidation reactions using gas or liquid phase catalysts.
For safety information, Epoxides are generally considered toxic. They can enter the body by inhalation, skin contact or food intake. Large exposures may result in irritant, corrosive and toxic effects. Therefore, when handling and using epooxides, appropriate safety measures must be taken, such as wearing protective glasses, gloves and respiratory protection equipment, to ensure that they are operated in a well-ventilated environment, and comply with the safety operation procedures.
Last Update:2024-04-09 21:04:16