Description

(R)-(-)-2-Nonyl Isocyanate is a high-purity, chiral organic compound belonging to the isocyanate family, characterized by its specific stereochemistry at the second carbon of the nonyl chain. This compound matters as a versatile and critical chiral building block for synthesizing enantiomerically pure compounds, where its stereochemistry is essential for achieving desired biological activity or material properties. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for applications ranging from chiral catalyst synthesis to the development of novel polymers and bioactive molecules.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drugs targeting the central nervous system or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research & Development: Used in the synthesis of chiral pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the specific stereoisomer can significantly impact efficacy and environmental safety.
• Chiral Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis to control stereoselectivity.
• Advanced Material Science: Employed in the development of chiral polymers, liquid crystals, and specialty polyurethanes with unique optical or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chiral isocyanate chemistry and constructing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(R)-(-)-2-Nonyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	745783-79-3
Molecular Formula	C10H19NO
Molecular Weight	169.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Nonyl isocyanate; (R)-(-)-2-Nonyl isocyanate; (R)-2-Nonyl-NCO; (R)-2-Nonyl isocyanic acid ester; (R)-2-Nonylcarbimide; (R)-2-Nonyl isocyanat; (R)-2-Nonylisocyanat; (R)-2-Nonyl isocyanate (enantiomer)
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Quality Control

Our (R)-(-)-2-Nonyl Isocyanate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure high enantiomeric excess (ee) and chemical purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and moisture-sensitive nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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