Description

2-Ethylhexyl Isocyanate 98 is a versatile organic intermediate belonging to the isocyanate family, characterized by its reactive N=C=O functional group. This compound is essential for introducing the 2-ethylhexyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of materials with tailored properties like flexibility, hydrophobicity, and adhesion. It is a critical building block for manufacturers in the polymer, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop high-performance urethanes, coatings, and active ingredients.

Application

• Polyurethane Production: Serves as a key monomer for synthesizing specialized polyurethane prepolymers, elastomers, and coatings, imparting excellent flexibility, chemical resistance, and low-temperature performance.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Used in the manufacture of pesticides and herbicides, where it acts as a precursor for carbamate or urea derivatives with specific biological activity.
• Surface Modifiers & Coupling Agents: Employed to functionalize surfaces or particles, enhancing adhesion between organic polymers and inorganic materials in composite systems.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Utilized as a building block in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Specialty Additives: A precursor for light stabilizers, lubricant additives, and other performance chemicals that benefit from the branched alkyl chain's properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethylhexyl Isocyanate 98
CAS No.	20392-34-1
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO
Molecular Weight	155.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylhexyl isocyanate; Isocyanic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl isocyanate (branched); 2-EHIC; 1-Isocyanato-2-ethylhexane; (2-Ethylhexyl)isocyanate; NSC 60545; 2-Ethyl-1-hexyl isocyanate
EINECS	243-798-0

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethylhexyl Isocyanate 98 is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity, and impurity profile analysis, to meet the high standards required for industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as alcohols, amines, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Chloride (as Cl)	≤ 0.01%

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