Description

2,6-Dibromo-4-Isopropylphenyl Isocyanate is a halogenated aromatic isocyanate monomer, a key building block for synthesizing advanced polymers and specialty chemicals. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the isocyanate group and the steric/electronic influence of the bromine substituents, enabling the creation of materials with tailored properties. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and high-performance polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor for synthesizing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the bromine atoms and isocyanate functionality allow for diverse structural modifications.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research for the development of potential drug candidates, particularly in creating urea and carbamate derivatives via isocyanate coupling reactions.
• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Serves as a monomer for producing specialized polyurethanes, polyureas, and other polymers that require enhanced flame retardancy, chemical resistance, or specific thermal properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for introducing the isopropylphenyl moiety with bromine handles for further functionalization.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a cross-linker in coatings, adhesives, and elastomer formulations to improve hardness, durability, and chemical stability.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where the dibromo-isopropylphenyl group imparts specific characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dibromo-4-Isopropylphenyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	306935-84-2
Molecular Formula	C10H9Br2NO
Molecular Weight	318.99 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Isocyanato-2,6-dibromo-1-isopropylbenzene; 1-Isocyanato-2,6-dibromo-4-isopropylbenzene; 2,6-Dibromo-4-isopropylphenyl isocyanate; 2,6-Dibromo-4-(1-methylethyl)phenyl isocyanate; 4-(1-Methylethyl)-2,6-dibromophenyl isocyanate; Isocyanate, 2,6-dibromo-4-isopropylphenyl; (2,6-Dibromo-4-isopropylphenyl)isocyanate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dibromo-4-Isopropylphenyl Isocyanate is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions, preferably under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon, to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials like alcohols, amines, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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