Description

Ethyl Isocyanide is a versatile organic building block characterized by its highly reactive isocyanide functional group. This compound is crucial for facilitating advanced organic synthesis, particularly in multicomponent reactions and the construction of complex heterocyclic frameworks. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

Ethyl Isocyanide serves as a key reagent in various sophisticated chemical transformations. Its primary applications include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A critical building block for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides through multicomponent reaction (MCR) chemistry.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialized polymers, ligands for catalysis, and functionalized surfaces.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent in Passerini and Ugi reactions for the efficient, one-pot synthesis of peptide analogs and diverse compound libraries.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for transition metals, forming complexes used in catalytic processes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals and high-value intermediates.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl Isocyanide
CAS No.	624-79-3
Molecular Formula	C3H5N
Molecular Weight	55.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl isonitrile; Isocyanatoethane; Ethylcarbylamine; Ethane, isocyano-; NSC 8815; Ethyl isocyanide; Carbylamine, ethyl-; Ethyl isocyanide (8CI)
EINECS	210-858-8

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Isocyanide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and synthesis applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, preferably at 2-8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~0.780 g/mL
Boiling Point	~78-80°C

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