Description

2-Nitrophenyl Isocyanate is a versatile aromatic isocyanate building block essential for synthesizing advanced chemical intermediates. Its reactive isocyanate group enables the formation of ureas and carbamates, which are critical functional groups in various high-value products. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing urea or carbamate pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides by introducing the nitrophenyl-urea moiety.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer for producing specialty polyurethanes and polyurea coatings with enhanced properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry for constructing diverse heterocyclic compounds and molecular scaffolds.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of complex colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitrophenyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	2719-30-4
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2O3
Molecular Weight	164.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitroisocyanatobenzene; o-Nitrophenyl Isocyanate; 1-Isocyanato-2-nitrobenzene; 2-Nitrobenzenisocyanate; (2-Nitrophenyl)carbimide; Isocyanic Acid 2-Nitrophenyl Ester; NSC 404059
EINECS	220-322-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Nitrophenyl Isocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as alcohols, amines, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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