Epoxides
Specialty aliphatic and multifunctional epoxides offered in both pilot-plant and laboratory scales. Key reactive intermediates in polymer synthesis, coatings, adhesives, and fine-chemical development. With over 50 years of expertise, VUP supports industrial innovation in crosslinking, viscosity control, hydrophobic modification, and waterborne formulation design.
Our Epoxides Portfolio
Discover our range of high-quality Epoxides products for your specific application needs.
1,2,7,8-Diepoxyoctane
A bifunctional aliphatic diepoxide used as a reactive, low-viscosity diluent and crosslinking agent in epoxy coatings, adhesives, and composites. Produced at pilot-plant scale by VUP with short EU lead times and REACH coverage.
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1,2-Epoxy-5-hexene
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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1,2-Epoxyhexane
A versatile reactive monoepoxide providing terminal epoxy functionality for organic synthesis and polymer modifications. Used as a low-viscosity reactive diluent in high-solids epoxy coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical applications.
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1,2-Epoxyoctane
A reactive aliphatic monoepoxide combining low volatility and high reactivity, serving as a flexible building block for advanced resin and adhesive formulations. Supports formulation development in coatings, polymer modification, and crosslinking applications.
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1,2-Epoxy-7-octene
A dual-functional aliphatic epoxide featuring both an oxirane ring and a terminal double bond, providing versatile reactivity for polymer modification and crosslinking. Suitable for coatings, adhesives, and specialty intermediates benefiting from controlled flexibility.
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1,2-Epoxydecane
A long-chain aliphatic monoepoxide that combines high hydrophobicity with reactive epoxy functionality. Suitable for coatings, adhesives, and surface modification applications where flexibility, low polarity, and water resistance are required.
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1,2,5,6-Diepoxyhexane
A bifunctional aliphatic epoxide containing two terminal oxirane groups. Serves as a specialty crosslinker and chain extender in coatings, adhesives, and polymer synthesis applications that require increased flexibility, low viscosity, and enhanced reactivity.
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3,3-Dimethyl-1,2-epoxybutane
A compact tertiary monoepoxide valued for its sterically hindered reactivity and volatility, making it suitable for laboratory-scale synthesis and mechanistic studies. Serves as a reactive intermediate for fine chemical development, coatings research, and polymer model systems.
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Industry Applications for Epoxides
Our Epoxides serve diverse applications across industry sectors.
Coatings & Sealants
Improve flexibility, adhesion, and gloss in epoxy, urethane, and hybrid coatings for enhanced performance and durability.
Adhesives
Enhance substrate bonding and strength while lowering formulation viscosity for improved application properties.
Polymer Modification
Introduce epoxy or allyl functionality into polymer backbones for tailored material properties and performance.
Reactive Diluents
Enable VOC reduction and low-viscosity formulations for high-solids systems and environmentally friendly applications.
Surface Functionalisation
Modify hydrophobic or low-energy surfaces for enhanced compatibility and improved adhesion properties.
Fine Chemical Synthesis
Versatile intermediates for creating specialty monomers and modifiers in advanced chemical synthesis.
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