Description

(2-Isocyanoethyl)Benzene is a versatile organic building block featuring a reactive isocyano group attached to a phenethyl scaffold. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the synthesis of heterocycles and functional polymers, enabling the introduction of nitrogen-containing functionalities. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• As a versatile monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• As a key synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical research for constructing nitrogen-rich heterocyclic compounds.
• In agrochemical synthesis for creating novel active ingredients with specific biological activity.
• As a ligand precursor in catalysis and materials science research.
• In the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other functional organic materials.
• As a building block for isocyanide-based multicomponent reactions (IMCRs) in combinatorial chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Isocyanoethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	59795-89-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9N
Molecular Weight	131.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isocyanatoethylbenzene; 2-Phenethyl isocyanide; (2-Isocyanatoethyl)benzene; 2-Phenylethyl isocyanide; Benzene, (2-isocyanoethyl)-; Isocyanic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester; β-Phenethyl isocyanide
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Quality Control

Our (2-Isocyanoethyl)Benzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store at 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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