Description

4-Tolylisocyanide is a versatile organic building block featuring an isocyanide functional group attached to a toluene ring. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex heterocycles and pharmaceuticals via multicomponent reactions like the Ugi and Passerini reactions. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new drug candidates and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key reagent in the synthesis of novel drug-like molecules and bioactive compounds through multicomponent reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides by constructing complex molecular scaffolds.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for the creation of functional polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and advanced coatings.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile ligand in organometallic chemistry and catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for methodological development and discovery chemistry in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Tolylisocyanide
CAS No.	7175-47-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7N
Molecular Weight	117.15 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Tolyl isocyanide; 4-Methylphenyl isocyanide; 1-Isocyano-4-methylbenzene; p-Tolylisonitrile; 4-Methylphenylisonitrile; p-Tolyl isonitrile; 4-Tolylisonitrile; (4-Methylphenyl)isocyanide
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Quality Control

Our 4-Tolylisocyanide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (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.