Description

2-Isocyano-2-Methylpropanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile isocyanide building block used in multicomponent reactions and heterocyclic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the efficient construction of complex molecular scaffolds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly via Passerini and Ugi multicomponent reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring complex heterocyclic cores.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of functional polymers and smart materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology: Serves as a reagent for bioconjugation and the synthesis of chemical probes for studying biological systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for methodology development in organic synthesis and discovering new reaction pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals and advanced intermediates for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isocyano-2-Methylpropanoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	71015-20-8
Molecular Formula	C7H11NO2
Molecular Weight	141.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Isocyano-2-Methylpropanoate; Methyl 2-Isocyanoisobutyrate; 2-Methyl-2-isocyanopropanoic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-Isocyanoisobutyric Acid Methyl Ester; Isobutyronitrile, α-isocyano-, methyl ester; Methyl α-Isocyanoisobutyrate; 2-(Isocyanomethyl)-2-methylpropanoic Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Isocyano-2-Methylpropanoic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or otherwise opaque, or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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