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Isoprene monoxide is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. 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.

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Isoprene monoxide

Isoprene monoxide is a polycarboxylic acid that is synthesized by asymmetric synthesis. It is reactive with hydroxyl groups, which are present in the human liver and other tissues. The compound binds to DNA, forming covalent adducts with nitrogen nucleophiles. These adducts can be detected by magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and have been shown to induce genotoxic effects in Sprague-Dawley rats. Isoprene monoxide has high resistance to radiation, which may be due to its ability to form crosslinks with DNA, thereby shielding it from the effect of ionizing radiation. Isoprene monoxide also reacts with epoxides to form epoxy esters and is an important precursor for a wide range of polymer materials.