Description

Phenethyl Isocyanate is a versatile organic building block characterized by its reactive isocyanate functional group. This compound is essential for synthesizing ureas, carbamates, and other derivatives critical in advanced material science and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer sectors seeking to introduce phenethyl moieties into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring phenethyl-urea scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where it acts as a precursor for carbamate-based active agents.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Serves as a cross-linking agent or chain extender in polyurethane and specialty polymer formulations to enhance material properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for constructing heterocycles and other complex organic structures in laboratory settings.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments that incorporate isocyanate-derived functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenethyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	1943-82-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO
Molecular Weight	147.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylethyl isocyanate; Isocyanic Acid 2-Phenylethyl Ester; β-Phenylethyl Isocyanate; (2-Isocyanatoethyl)benzene; Phenethylisocyanate; NSC 9375; Benzeneethanamine, N-carbonyl-
EINECS	217-729-7

Quality Control

Our Phenethyl Isocyanate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding 98.0% purity by GC or HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and moisture-sensitive nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from strong bases, acids, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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