Description

2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl Isocyanate is a specialized aromatic isocyanate monomer used as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in introducing the 2,6-dimethoxyphenyl moiety, which can impart specific steric and electronic properties to final products. Industries requiring high-performance materials, such as pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals, and specialty polymer research, need this high-purity chemical for developing novel compounds with tailored functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a sterically hindered aromatic system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dimethoxyphenyl group contributes to biological activity.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer for creating polyurethanes, polyureas, and other polymers with enhanced thermal stability or specific reactivity profiles.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organic and organometallic chemistry to synthesize novel ligands for catalytic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on new organic methodologies and material science.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized colorants and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	50528-53-5
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO3
Molecular Weight	179.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Isocyanato-2,6-dimethoxybenzene; 2,6-Dimethoxyisocyanatobenzene; 2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl isocyanate; (2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl)isocyanate; NSC 163490; 2,6-Dimethoxybenzene isocyanate
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl Isocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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