Description

4-Acetylphenyl Isocyanate is a versatile aromatic isocyanate derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive isocyanate group enables the formation of ureas and carbamates, making it essential for creating high-performance polymers and fine chemicals. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries who require precise functionalization for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing urea or carbamate linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the acetylphenyl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a cross-linking agent or chain extender in polyurethane and polyurea systems to enhance material properties like thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A building block for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal monomers.
• Dye & Pigment Chemistry: Intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments with improved fastness and color properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and creating custom molecular scaffolds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Acetylphenyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	49647-20-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Isocyanatophenyl)ethanone; p-Acetylphenyl Isocyanate; 4-Isocyanatoacetophenone; 4-Acetylbenzenisocyanate; 4-Acetylphenylisocyanate; p-Acetylphenylisocyanate; 4-Isocyanato-1-acetylbenzene; Ethanone, 1-(4-isocyanatophenyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Acetylphenyl Isocyanate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable, and our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and technical compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

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