2,3-Epoxybutane
2,3-Epoxybutane is an organic compound with the formula CH3CHCHCH3. It is an epoxide. The compound exists as three stereoisomers, a pair of enantiomers and the meso isomer. All are colorless liquids.
Preparation and reactions
2,3-Epoxybutane is prepared from 2-butene via the chlorohydrin:A common reaction is its hydration to 2,3-butanediol. Many such ring-opening reactions have been reported.