Description

Isopropyl Isocyanate is a highly reactive organic compound belonging to the isocyanate family, serving as a critical building block for introducing the isopropyl isocyanate moiety into target molecules. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing specialized polymers, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals, where it contributes to desired material properties and biological activity. This chemical is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the polymer, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop advanced materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Polymer Chemistry: Key monomer or chain extender in the synthesis of polyurethanes and polyurea coatings, contributing to specific flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the isopropyl group can enhance lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing urea and carbamate derivatives with potential therapeutic effects.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent in organic synthesis for introducing the isocyanate functional group into complex molecules under controlled conditions.
• Specialty Chemicals: Building block for surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and other performance chemicals requiring specific hydrophobic or reactive characteristics.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Isopropyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	1795-48-8
Molecular Formula	C4H7NO
Molecular Weight	85.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Isocyanic Acid, Isopropyl Ester; (Isocyanatomethyl)dimethylmethane; 1-Isocyanatopropane; Propane, 1-isocyanato-; 2-Propyl isocyanate; Propan-2-yl isocyanate; IPIC
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Quality Control

Our Isopropyl Isocyanate is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, amines, and water. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) when not in use to maintain purity and prevent moisture ingress. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~0.88 g/mL
Boiling Point	~84-86 °C

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