Description

4-tert-Butylbenzylisocyanide is a versatile and valuable organic building block, specifically an isocyanide derivative. This compound is essential for facilitating the synthesis of complex heterocycles and functionalized molecules through multicomponent reactions. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel molecular scaffolds and exploring new chemical spaces.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key reagent in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in multicomponent reactions like the Ugi and Passerini reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides by creating diverse heterocyclic structures.
• Material Science: Employed in the preparation of specialized polymers, ligands, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology: Serves as a probe or building block in bioorthogonal chemistry and for labeling biomolecules.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to create novel isocyanide-based ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butylbenzylisocyanide
CAS No.	728919-99-1
Molecular Formula	C12H15N
Molecular Weight	173.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Isocyano-4-(tert-butyl)benzene; p-tert-Butylbenzyl isocyanide; 4-(tert-Butyl)benzyl isocyanide; (4-(tert-Butyl)phenyl)methanylidyneamine; 4-tert-Butylphenyl isocyanomethane
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Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butylbenzylisocyanide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored 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.