Description

Cyanogen Isocyanate is a highly reactive organic compound belonging to the isocyanate family, characterized by its cyanogen functional group. This specialized chemical serves as a critical building block for synthesizing heterocyclic compounds and advanced polymers, offering unique reactivity for creating tailored molecular structures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for applications requiring precise chemical modification and functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of heterocyclic drug candidates, particularly those with fused ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its reactivity to create active nitrogen-containing structures.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, including polyurethanes and polyamides with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new reaction pathways and synthesizing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized colorants and functional dyes.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Building block for creating novel ligands used in transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanogen Isocyanate
CAS No.	22430-66-6
Molecular Formula	C2N2O
Molecular Weight	68.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbonyl cyanide; Isocyanic acid, cyanogen ester; Cyanogen, isocyano-; Cyanogen N-oxide; Oxocarbonitrile; Cyanogen oxide; N≡C-N=C=O; (Isocyanato)carbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our Cyanogen Isocyanate is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration, identification by FT-IR, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and relevant physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Isolate from strong bases and incompatible materials such as alcohols, amines, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Related Impurities (GC/HPLC)	≤ 1.5 % (total)

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