Epoxides

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs oxiranes
gptkbp:bond_angle about 60 degrees
gptkbp:contains_atoms one oxygen atom
two carbon atoms
gptkbp:contains_functional_group epoxy group
gptkbp:contains_ring three-membered ring
gptkbp:discoveredBy August Freund
gptkbp:example gptkb:styrene_oxide
ethylene oxide
propylene oxide
gptkbp:firstSynthesized 1859
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Epoxides
gptkbp:IUPACName oxirane (for simplest epoxide)
gptkbp:preparedBy oxidation of alkenes
reaction of halohydrins with base
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
soluble in organic solvents
gptkbp:structure cyclic ether
gptkbp:toxicity some are toxic
gptkbp:type gptkb:water
bases
acids
alcohols
amines
highly reactive
thiols
gptkbp:undergoes_reaction nucleophilic ring opening
gptkbp:used_in epoxy resins
organic synthesis
production of adhesives
pharmaceutical synthesis
production of textiles
production of pharmaceuticals
production of pesticides
production of plastics
production of surfactants
production of detergents
production of flavors
production of fragrances
production of solvents
production of coatings
production of glycols
production of lubricants
production of paints
production of plasticizers
production of polyethers
production of polyols
production of polyurethanes
production of sealants
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Amines
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8