Compound Q&A
What is (2S)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane (CAS: 67843-74-7)?
Answer
(2S)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane, with the CAS number 67843-74-7, is a chiral epoxide compound featuring a three-membered oxirane ring substituted with a chloromethyl group. It has a molecular formula of C3H6ClO2 and is known for its reactivity and ability to participate in nucleophilic substitutions. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis due to its versatile chemical structure and functional group reactivity.
About
CAS No
67843-74-7
English Name
(2S)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane
Molecular Formula
C3H5ClO
Molecular Weight
92.52 g/mol
EINECS
614-150-5
SMILES
C1C(O1)CCl
InChIKey
BRLQWZUYTZBJKN-GSVOUGTGSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
