Description

4-(Hexyloxy)Phenyl Isocyanate is a specialized aromatic isocyanate monomer used as a key building block in advanced polymer synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to introduce hydrophobic hexyloxy side chains into polymer backbones, significantly modifying material properties such as flexibility, solubility, and surface characteristics. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and material scientists in the production of high-performance polyurethanes, coatings, adhesives, and specialty polymers for the electronics and automotive industries.

Application

• Polyurethane Synthesis: A crucial monomer for producing specialty polyurethane elastomers, coatings, and adhesives with tailored hydrophobicity and mechanical properties.
• Advanced Material Research: Serves as a key intermediate in R&D for novel polymers, liquid crystals, and dendrimers requiring specific side-chain functionality.
• Surface Modifying Agents: Used to create surface coatings that alter wettability, friction, and chemical resistance on various substrates.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Acts as a building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules for active ingredient development.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in formulations for high-performance paints, sealants, and composite materials where durable cross-links are required.
• Specialty Adhesives: Imparts improved flexibility and moisture resistance in adhesive formulations for demanding environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Hexyloxy)Phenyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	32223-70-4
Molecular Formula	C13H17NO2
Molecular Weight	219.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Isocyanato-4-(hexyloxy)benzene; p-Hexyloxyphenyl isocyanate; 4-Hexyloxybenzenisocyanate; 4-n-Hexyloxyphenyl isocyanate; (4-Hexyloxyphenyl)isocyanate; Hexyloxy Phenyl Isocyanate; CAS 32223-70-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Hexyloxy)Phenyl Isocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation and polymerization. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as alcohols, amines, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 100
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Free Isocyanate (NCO) Content	Contact for details
Density (at 20°C)	~1.05 g/cm³

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