Description

Benzene, 1-Isocyanato-2-Methoxy-3-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized aromatic isocyanate derivative, distinguished by its methoxy and methyl substituents. This compound serves as a versatile and high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the precise introduction of functional groups. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in creating urea or carbamate linkages in targeted molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where specific aromatic substitution patterns are required for bioactivity.
• Specialty Polymer Crosslinker: Functions as a reactive monomer in polyurethane and polyurea systems, contributing to tailored material properties like hardness, flexibility, and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new organic reactions and creating complex molecular architectures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialized colorants and functional dyes with enhanced performance characteristics.
• Adhesive and Coating Formulations: Imparts durability and adhesion properties in high-performance industrial coatings and adhesives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1-Isocyanato-2-Methoxy-3-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	324008-66-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO2
Molecular Weight	163.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-3-methylphenyl isocyanate; 1-Isocyanato-2-methoxy-3-methylbenzene; 3-Methyl-2-methoxyphenyl isocyanate; o-Methoxy-m-methylphenyl isocyanate; 2-Methoxy-3-methylbenzenisocyanate; (2-Methoxy-3-methylphenyl)isocyanate; 2-Methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl isocyanate
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Quality Control

Our Benzene, 1-Isocyanato-2-Methoxy-3-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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