Description

2-Bromo-4,6-Dimethylphenyl Isocyanate is a specialized aromatic isocyanate monomer featuring bromine and methyl substituents on the phenyl ring. This compound is valued for its dual functionality, serving as a reactive isocyanate group donor and a halogenated aromatic building block, enabling the synthesis of novel polymers and fine chemicals with tailored properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors for creating active ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and functional polymers.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the bromine atom can be further functionalized.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used to construct urea and carbamate derivatives with potential biological activity for drug discovery and development programs.
• Polymer Modification: Employed in polyurethane and polyurea chemistry to introduce brominated aromatic units, which can impart flame retardancy or alter polymer rigidity.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a reactive site for cross-linking hydroxyl- or amine-containing polymers, enhancing material durability and thermal stability.
• Chemical Research (R&D): Serves as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex molecular architectures.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Used in the production of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where the specific steric and electronic properties of the molecule are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4,6-Dimethylphenyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	78831-81-9
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	226.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4,6-dimethylphenyl isocyanate; 1-Bromo-3,5-dimethyl-2-isocyanatobenzene; 2-Isocyanato-1-bromo-3,5-dimethylbenzene; 2-Bromo-4,6-dimethylbenzenisocyanate; (2-Bromo-4,6-dimethylphenyl)carbimidoic chloride (tautomer); Isocyanic acid, 2-bromo-4,6-dimethylphenyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4,6-Dimethylphenyl Isocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and consistent high-performance standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent degradation from moisture and to maximize shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.