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1,2-epoxyhexane

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1,2-Epoxyhexane is a cyclic ether, also known as hexane oxide, which is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is synthesized through the epoxidation of hex-1-ene, often utilizing reagents like m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (mCPBA). 1,2-Epoxyhexane is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, serving as a building block for various compounds. Due to its reactive epoxide functionality, it can participate in ring-opening reactions with nucleophiles, leading to the formation of alcohols, ethers, and other valuable products. Additionally, 1,2-epoxyhexane exhibits biological activity, possessing insecticidal and antimicrobial properties. The presence of the epoxide ring allows for potential interactions with biological systems, making it a subject of investigation for its pharmaceutical potential. Research into 1,2-epoxyhexane focuses on understanding its reactivity, exploring its applications in organic synthesis, and evaluating its biological activity for potential therapeutic uses. '

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID15036
SCHEMBL ID49592
MeSH IDM0378626

Synonyms (53)

Synonym
5-17-01-00103 (beilstein handbook reference)
hexene 1,2-oxide
1436-34-6
1-hexene oxide
hexane,2-epoxy-
1,2-epoxyhexane
2-butyloxirane
nsc24268
oxirane, butyl-
nsc-24268
1-hexene epoxide
1,2-hexene oxide
butyloxirane
nsc246211
nsc-246211
ccris 3750
hexylene oxide
nsc 24268
einecs 215-864-6
brn 0102568
epoxy-n-hexane
hexane, 1,2-epoxy-
1,2-epoxyhexane, 97%
1,2-hexylene oxide
E0445
STK802336
AKOS005622591
oxirane, 2-butyl-
BBL011099
FT-0642576
FT-0606451
SCHEMBL49592
racemic 1,2-epoxyhexane
1,2-hexeneoxide
butyl oxirane
2-butyl-oxirane
butyl-oxirane
W-205326
J-640004
1,2 epoxyhexane
J-660061
mfcd00005154
hexene, monooxide
J-800004
FT-0773871
(s,z)-5-amino-2-(dibenzylamino)-1,6-diphenylhex-4-ene-3-one
VS-02834
DTXSID10870872
D90517
SY049832
EN300-154749
Z1020679810
PD193096
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's3 (60.00)24.3611
2020's1 (20.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 34.48

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index34.48 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.95 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.45 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index41.22 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (34.48)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials1 (20.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (20.00%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (20.00%)4.05%
Observational1 (20.00%)0.25%
Other1 (20.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]