Description

Methyl Carbamate CAS NO 598-55-0 is a versatile organic compound belonging to the carbamate family, serving as a key building block in chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a reactive intermediate for producing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including certain hypnotic and sedative drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing the carbamate functional group, a common motif in medicinal and polymer chemistry.
• Polymer Industry: Employed in the manufacture of specialty polymers, resins, and as a potential cross-linking agent.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in laboratory-scale research for novel compound development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Carbamate
CAS No.	598-55-0
Molecular Formula	C2H5NO2
Molecular Weight	75.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbamic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Urethan; Methylurethane; Urethylane; Methylcarbamat; UN 2757; Methyl ester of carbamic acid; Methyl carbaminate
EINECS	209-939-2

Quality Control

Our Methyl Carbamate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications for industrial and fine chemical grade applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	52°C - 56°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.