Description

1,1-Diethoxy-2-Isocyanoethane is a versatile and highly reactive organic building block, primarily valued for its isocyano functional group. This compound is essential for the synthesis of heterocycles and complex organic molecules, enabling efficient multi-component reactions. It is a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key synthon in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, such as imidazoles and oxazoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides through multi-component coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized isocyanide-based ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and production of advanced polymers and functional materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent in Passerini and Ugi multi-component reactions for the efficient, one-pot construction of complex amides and peptide-like structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Diethoxy-2-Isocyanoethane
CAS No.	15586-32-0
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO2
Molecular Weight	143.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isocyano-1,1-diethoxyethane; Diethyl (Isocyanomethyl)acetal; 1,1-Diethoxy-2-isocyanoethane; Isocyanoacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; NSC 163045; (Isocyanomethyl)acetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Acetaldehyde, (isocyanomethyl)-, diethyl acetal
EINECS	239-642-4

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Diethoxy-2-Isocyanoethane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for research and industrial-scale applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed and away from heat sources and open flame. Use under an inert atmosphere for prolonged storage to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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