Description

2,4-Dichlorophenethyl Isocyanate (97%) is a high-purity, reactive organic intermediate essential for synthesizing specialized chemical architectures. Its value lies in the unique combination of the isocyanate group's reactivity with the aromatic dichloro substitution pattern, enabling the creation of novel compounds with tailored properties. This product is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the dichlorophenethyl moiety for bioactivity.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Serves as a cross-linking agent or chain extender in polyurethane and polyurea systems, imparting specific chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in organic synthesis, enabling the exploration of new urea and carbamate derivatives.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic-isocyanate functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichlorophenethyl Isocyanate (97%)
CAS No.	480439-41-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7Cl2NO
Molecular Weight	216.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Isocyanato-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethane; 2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)ethyl isocyanate; (2,4-Dichlorophenethyl)isocyanate; 2,4-Dichloro-ω-isocyanatoethylbenzene; 2,4-DCPEI; NSC 405124; 480439-41-6 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Dichlorophenethyl Isocyanate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure compliance with exacting purity and identity specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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