Description

Methyl Isocyanatoformate is a versatile and highly reactive chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, containing both an isocyanate and an ester group, which allows for efficient, sequential reactions in a single molecule. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for constructing heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polyurethanes and other polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale and industrial organic synthesis for introducing carbamate or urea functionalities into target molecules.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry research, enabling novel synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Isocyanatoformate
CAS No.	5843-42-5
Molecular Formula	C3H3NO3
Molecular Weight	101.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl carbonisocyanate; Methyl chloroformate isocyanate; Isocyanic acid, methoxycarbonyl ester; Carbonisocyanatidic acid, methyl ester; Methyl N-carbonimidate; Methyl carbamoyl chloride (obsolete); Methyl ester of isocyanatoformic acid
EINECS	227-432-6

Quality Control

Our Methyl Isocyanatoformate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) 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)	≤ 0.5%

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