Description

3,5-Dimethylbenzylisocyanide is a versatile isocyanide building block used in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and complex molecular frameworks. Its value lies in its role as a key reagent in multicomponent reactions, such as the Ugi and Passerini reactions, enabling efficient construction of diverse chemical libraries for drug discovery and material science. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to accelerate their synthetic programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of new polymers, ligands for catalysis, and functional organic materials.
• Multicomponent Reaction (MCR) Chemistry: A key reagent in Ugi, Passerini, and related isocyanide-based multicomponent reactions for rapid library synthesis.
• Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry: Facilitates the discovery of new bioactive compounds and molecular probes through combinatorial chemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dimethylbenzylisocyanide
CAS No.	612485-91-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11N
Molecular Weight	145.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Isocyanomethyl-3,5-dimethylbenzene; (3,5-Dimethylphenyl)methyl isocyanide; 3,5-Dimethylbenzyl Isonitrile; α-Isocyano-3,5-dimethyltoluene; 3,5-Dimethylbenzyl Isocyanide; 3,5-Dimethylbenzyl Isocyanide (3,5-Dimethylbenzylisocyanide); 3,5-Dimethylbenzylisocyanide CAS 612485-91-3
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dimethylbenzylisocyanide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and light, minimize exposure to air and light during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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