Description

Isocyanic Acid CAS NO 75-13-8 is a highly reactive, low molecular weight chemical compound that serves as a fundamental building block in organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for the production of carbamates, ureas, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are critical to numerous industrial processes. This product is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer sectors seeking to develop advanced materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Agrochemical Synthesis: Key intermediate in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, particularly for producing carbamate and urea-based active ingredients.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of various therapeutic agents, including certain hypnotics, sedatives, and other nitrogen-rich bioactive molecules.
• Polymer Industry: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polymers, such as polyurethanes and polyisocyanurates, for coatings, adhesives, and foams.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for introducing the isocyanate or carbamoyl functional group.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of certain azo dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isocyanic Acid
CAS No.	75-13-8
Molecular Formula	CHNO
Molecular Weight	43.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydrogen isocyanate; Carbimide; Fulminic acid, imino-; Isocyanic acid monomer; HNCO; Isocyansaeure; UNII-460K1BJV8C; Kyselina isokyanova
EINECS	200-849-9

Quality Control

Our Isocyanic Acid is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Product specifications are verified through advanced analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flames. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to prevent polymerization or reaction with atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid or gas
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.