Description

2,4-Dimethylphenyl Isocyanate is a versatile aromatic isocyanate monomer used as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced polymers and specialty chemicals. Its value lies in providing a rigid, substituted phenyl backbone that imparts specific performance characteristics to the final materials. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and high-performance polyurethane sectors seeking to develop products with tailored properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediates: A critical precursor in the synthesis of certain herbicides and pesticides, where its structure contributes to biological activity and stability.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a reagent for introducing the isocyanate functional group in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Polyurethane Modifiers: Used to produce specialized polyurethane prepolymers, coatings, adhesives, and elastomers, enhancing properties like chemical resistance and mechanical strength.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a crosslinker in polymer systems to improve thermal stability, hardness, and durability of the final product.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in organic synthesis and material science R&D for creating novel compounds with specific functional groups.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring aromatic isocyanate chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,4-Dimethylphenyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	51163-29-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO
Molecular Weight	147.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethylphenyl isocyanate; 2,4-Xylyl isocyanate; 1-Isocyanato-2,4-dimethylbenzene; m-Xylylene isocyanate (specific isomer); Isocyanic acid, 2,4-dimethylphenyl ester; 2,4-Dimethylbenzenisocyanate; (2,4-Dimethylphenyl)carbimide
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethylphenyl Isocyanate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

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, the container must be kept tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent degradation from moisture. 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)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Impurities (HPLC)	Report and control per COA
Density (at 20°C)	~1.08 g/cm³

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