Description

Butyl Cyanate CAS NO 1768-24-7 is an organic cyanate ester, specifically the butyl ester of cyanic acid. This compound serves as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its reactivity. It is primarily utilized by research and development laboratories, as well as industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors, for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate in the synthesis of specialized agrochemicals, including herbicides and insecticides.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty resins and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent for introducing the cyanate functional group into target molecules in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science Research for creating novel polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl Cyanate
CAS No.	1768-24-7
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO
Molecular Weight	99.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl cyanate; n-Butyl cyanate; Cyanato-butane; Butoxycarbonitrile; Butyl ester of cyanic acid; 1-Butyl cyanate; Butyl isocyanate isomer
EINECS	217-195-5

Quality Control

Our Butyl Cyanate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and identification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	0.93 - 0.97 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.405 - 1.415

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