Description

Isocyanato(Methoxy)Methane is a versatile and highly reactive chemical building block used in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the isocyanate functional group under controlled conditions, enabling the creation of specialized polymers and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries seeking to develop novel urethane derivatives and other functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing carbamate or urea linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where specific isocyanate-derived moieties are required.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a cross-linking agent or chain extender in the manufacture of specialty polyurethanes, coatings, and adhesives with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex organic molecules for electronics, dyes, and performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isocyanato(Methoxy)Methane
CAS No.	6427-21-0
Molecular Formula	C3H5NO2
Molecular Weight	87.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Methoxy Methyl Isocyanate; Methyl Methoxy Isocyanate; Isocyanic Acid, Methoxymethyl Ester; Methoxymethyl Isocyanate; MMI; NSC 163063
EINECS	229-185-6

Quality Control

Our Isocyanato(Methoxy)Methane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature, containers must be kept sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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