Description

2-Isocyano-Octane is a versatile organic building block featuring an isocyanide functional group attached to a branched octane chain. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of heterocycles, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals via multicomponent reactions like the Ugi and Passerini reactions. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical reagent in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A key component in multicomponent reactions (MCRs) for creating diverse libraries of heterocyclic compounds and natural product analogs.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, ligands, and functional materials.
• Catalysis: Can be utilized in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Isocyano-Octane
CAS No.	63812-08-8
Molecular Formula	C9H17N
Molecular Weight	139.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isocyanootane; 2-Octyl Isocyanide; 1-Isocyano-2-methylheptane; 2-Methylheptyl Isocyanide; Isocyanomethane, (1-methylheptyl)-; (2-Methylheptyl)isocyanide
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Quality Control

Our 2-Isocyano-Octane is produced under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profile. We adhere to relevant industry standards to meet the stringent requirements of our global B2B clientele.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep the container tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%

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