1,2-Epoxy-5-hexene
Chemical Name: 1,2-Epoxy-5-hexene
Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₀O
CAS Number: 10353-53-4
A versatile reactive monoepoxide containing both an epoxy group and a terminal double bond. Used as a reactive diluent, chain extender, and building block in epoxy coatings, adhesives, and specialty polymer systems.
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Chemical Identity
| Chemical Name | 1,2-Epoxy-5-hexene |
| Synonyms | 1,2-Epoxy-5-hexene, 5,6-Epoxy-1-hexene, Allyl glycidyl ether (Note: distinct from CAS 106-92-3) |
| CAS Number | 10353-53-4 |
| EC Number | 233-771-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₁₀O |
| Molecular Weight | 98.14 g/mol |
VUP Specifications (Standard Grade)
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Purity | ≥ 98.0 % wt |
| Water Content | max. 0.5 % wt |
Note: Specifications that are provided above are typical values and should not be considered as guaranteed analysis.
Key Features & Benefits
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Dual Functionality
Contains both an epoxy group and a terminal double bond, offering diverse chemical reactivity for copolymerisation, crosslinking, or surface grafting.
Reactive Diluent
Can be used as a viscosity-reducing component in epoxy or acrylic formulations while remaining reactive in the cured network.
Enhanced Flexibility
The aliphatic chain imparts improved toughness and elasticity to cured coatings and adhesives.
Excellent Compatibility
Mixes easily with standard epoxy, urethane, and acrylate systems for versatile formulation options.
Pilot-Plant Availability
Supplied in pilot volumes for R&D, evaluation, and specialty production applications.
EU-Origin Quality
Produced by VUP, a.s. (Slovakia) under ISO 9001:2015, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
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