Description

2-Methoxy-5-Trifluoromethylphenyl Isocyanate is a specialized aromatic isocyanate monomer featuring a methoxy and a trifluoromethyl substituent on the phenyl ring. This unique structure is critical for synthesizing advanced polymers and fine chemicals with enhanced properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and specific reactivity. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and high-performance polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients, intermediates, and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the trifluoromethyl group for improved bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates, particularly where the introduction of a urethane or urea linkage is required.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Serves as a functional monomer for producing polyurethanes, polyureas, and other specialty polymers, imparting solvent resistance and low surface energy.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in coatings, adhesives, and elastomers to enhance crosslink density, durability, and performance under harsh conditions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on organofluorine chemistry and novel material science.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Potential use in the synthesis of advanced materials for electronic applications due to its specific aromatic and fluorine-containing structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-5-Trifluoromethylphenyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	16588-75-3
Molecular Formula	C9H6F3NO2
Molecular Weight	217.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methoxyphenyl isocyanate; 2-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolyl isocyanate; 2-Methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl isocyanate; 1-Isocyanato-2-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; m-Trifluoromethyl-o-methoxyphenyl isocyanate; NSC 406916; 5-Trifluoromethyl-2-methoxyphenyl isocyanate
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Methoxy-5-Trifluoromethylphenyl Isocyanate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to minimize degradation and polymerization. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and highly volatile; containers must be kept tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) and away from strong bases and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.35 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.460

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