Description

2-tert-Butyl-1,3-Diisopropylisourea is a specialized organic compound belonging to the isourea class, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its structure makes it particularly useful for introducing the tert-butyl and diisopropyl moieties, which are critical for modifying the steric and electronic properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where tert-butyl or diisopropyl protecting groups are required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for the preparation of guanidines, amidines, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialized polyureas and other polymeric materials.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Ligand Precursor: Can be used in the preparation of ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-tert-Butyl-1,3-Diisopropylisourea
CAS No.	71432-55-8
Molecular Formula	C11H24N2O
Molecular Weight	200.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Diisopropyl-2-tert-butylisourea; 2-(tert-Butyl)-1,3-diisopropylisourea; N,N'-Diisopropyl-N''-tert-butylisourea; tert-Butyldiisopropylisourea; Isourea, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1,3-bis(1-methylethyl)-; 2-tert-Butyl-1,3-di(propan-2-yl)isourea
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-tert-Butyl-1,3-Diisopropylisourea is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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