Description

Benzoyl Isocyanate is a versatile and highly reactive organic compound belonging to the acyl isocyanate family. It serves as a crucial building block in organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of the benzoylcarbamoyl group for the creation of complex molecular architectures. This reagent is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel ureas, carbamates, and heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating urea and carbamate-based drug candidates with potential therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where it acts as a precursor for bioactive carbamate derivatives.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polyurethanes, polyureas, and other polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A fundamental tool for constructing heterocycles (e.g., hydantoins, barbituric acids) and for peptide modifications via reactions with amines and alcohols.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialized colorants and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	4461-33-0
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO2
Molecular Weight	147.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoyl isocyanate; Isocyanic acid, benzoyl-; Benzoylcarbonyl isocyanate; Benzoic acid, isocyanate; Benzoyl carbimide; Phenylcarbonyl isocyanate; α-Oxobenzeneisocyanate; NSC 404087
EINECS	224-718-4

Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Isocyanate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial-scale synthesis, ensuring reliable performance in your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). 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 decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as water, alcohols, amines, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.