Description

m-Tolyl Isocyanide is a versatile organic building block characterized by its reactive isocyanide functional group attached to a meta-substituted toluene ring. This compound is essential for facilitating the synthesis of complex heterocycles and functionalized molecules through multicomponent reactions. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for advanced synthetic applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via multicomponent reactions like the Ugi and Passerini reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactivity to create complex molecular scaffolds.
• Material Science & Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a ligand for transition metals in catalysis and as a building block for functional polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: An indispensable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its ability to introduce specific functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	m-Tolyl Isocyanide
CAS No.	20600-54-8
Molecular Formula	C8H7N
Molecular Weight	117.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylphenyl isocyanide; 3-Tolyl isocyanide; m-Tolylisonitrile; Isocyanic acid, 3-methylphenyl ester; 1-Isocyano-3-methylbenzene; 3-Isocyanotoluene; m-Tolyl isonitrile; meta-Tolyl isocyanide
EINECS	243-925-9

Quality Control

Our m-Tolyl Isocyanide is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept sealed and away from heat, sparks, 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
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
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.