Description

Propyl Isocyanide is a versatile organic building block characterized by its reactive isocyanide functional group. This compound is crucial for facilitating advanced synthetic transformations, enabling the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications ranging from medicinal chemistry to catalyst development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key reagent in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides through multi-component reactions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for functional polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for method development in organic synthesis and discovery chemistry.
• Peptidomimetics: Used in the Ugi and Passerini multi-component reactions to create peptide-like structures for drug discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propyl Isocyanide
CAS No.	627-36-1
Molecular Formula	C4H7N
Molecular Weight	69.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Isocyanopropane; Propane, 1-isocyano-; Propylisonitrile; n-Propyl isocyanide; Isocyanopropane; Butyl nitrile? (incorrect but common misnomer); n-Propyl isonitrile
EINECS	210-985-5

Quality Control

Our Propyl Isocyanide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. 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 and regulatory requirements.

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 potential moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 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.