rac Styrene Oxide

Name: rac Styrene Oxide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-036437

About rac Styrene Oxide

rac Styrene Oxide (CAS 96-09-3) is a process intermediate or related compound of Colestyramine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C8H8O, molecular weight 120.15 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-phenyloxirane. It is also known as Styrene oxide or Phenyloxirane.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Colestyramine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer rac Styrene Oxide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Colestyramine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Colestyramine.

Colestyramine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	rac Styrene Oxide
Catalogue No.	VQ-036437
CAS Number	96-09-3
IUPAC name	2-phenyloxirane
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O
Molecular weight	120.15 g/mol
Exact mass	120.0575
InChIKey	AWMVMTVKBNGEAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1C(O1)C2=CC=CC=C2
PubChem CID	7276

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	12.5 Å²
Synonyms	Styrene oxide, Phenyloxirane, Epoxystyrene, Phenylethylene oxide, 1,2-Epoxyethylbenzene, Styrene epoxide, Styryl oxide, Phenethylene oxide, 1-Phenyloxirane, Styrene 7,8-oxide, (Epoxyethyl)benzene, Phenyl oxirane

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H312Harmful in contact with skin
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H350May cause cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P318, P321, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of rac Styrene Oxide?

The CAS Registry Number of rac Styrene Oxide is 96-09-3. It is also known as Styrene oxide, Phenyloxirane, Epoxystyrene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of rac Styrene Oxide?

rac Styrene Oxide has the molecular formula C8H8O and a molecular weight of 120.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-phenyloxirane.

What is rac Styrene Oxide used for?

rac Styrene Oxide is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Colestyramine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of rac Styrene Oxide can I order?

We supply rac Styrene Oxide, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with rac Styrene Oxide?

Yes. Every lot of rac Styrene Oxide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can rac Styrene Oxide be shipped internationally?

Yes. rac Styrene Oxide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.