Description

Cyanic Acid, 5-Methyl-2-(1-Methylethyl)Phenyl Ester (9Ci) is a specialized organic ester of cyanic acid, known for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in providing a reactive cyanate functional group for constructing complex molecular architectures, offering chemists a versatile building block. This compound is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, agrochemical manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive cyanate group.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a key building block in medicinal chemistry for creating potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, such as polycyanurates, with high thermal stability.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile reagent for introducing the cyanate (-OCN) moiety into more complex organic molecules in fine chemical production.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in creating advanced materials, including coatings and adhesives with specific performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanic Acid, 5-Methyl-2-(1-Methylethyl)Phenyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	52805-53-5
Molecular Formula	C11H13NO
Molecular Weight	175.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenyl cyanate; Thymol cyanate; Isopropyl-methylphenol cyanate; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenyl cyanate; o-Cymen-5-yl cyanate; (5-Methyl-2-propan-2-ylphenyl) cyanate; Carvacrol cyanate (related isomer); Cyanato-thymol
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Quality Control

Our production of Cyanic Acid, 5-Methyl-2-(1-Methylethyl)Phenyl Ester adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use 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%

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