CAS 7390-81-0: 1,2-Epoxyoctadecane

1,2-Epoxyoctadecane is a molecule that has a chemical composition of C18H38O4. It is synthesized by reacting epichlorohydrin with octadecanedioic acid in the presence of a catalyst. The reaction mechanism involves the nucleophilic attack of the hydroxyl group on the carbonyl carbon, followed by ring opening and addition reactions. Gadolinium ions are cationic surfactants that have been shown to bind to 1,2-epoxyoctadecane at physiological pHs and form aggregates. This binding leads to an increase in transport properties such as solubility in water and human serum. 1,2-Epoxyoctadecane also reacts with chloride ions to form epoxide products or fatty acids, which can be used for synthetic purposes.

1,2-Epoxyoctadecane

1,2-Epoxyoctadecane can be used to produce octadecane-1,2-diol at heating. It is used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field . 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.