Description

(R)-(-)-2-Octyl Isocyanate, 90+% is a high-purity, chiral isocyanate building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of enantiomerically pure ureas, carbamates, and other functional materials, where its stereochemistry imparts critical properties to the final product. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from medicinal chemistry to the development of chiral catalysts and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides for enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Chiral Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral auxiliaries, ligands for asymmetric catalysis, and organocatalysts.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialized polyurethanes, polyureas, and other polymers where the chiral center influences material properties like crystallinity or optical activity.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on novel stereoselective reactions and the exploration of new chiral spaces.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Production: Used as a building block for chiral dopants and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(-)-2-Octyl Isocyanate, 90+%
CAS No.	745783-86-2
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO
Molecular Weight	155.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Octyl isocyanate; (R)-(-)-2-Octyl isocyanate; (2R)-Octan-2-yl isocyanate; (R)-sec-Octyl isocyanate; (R)-1-Methylheptyl isocyanate; (R)-2-Isocyanatooctane; (R)-(-)-1-Methylheptyl isocyanate; (R)-Octan-2-yl isocyanate
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Quality Control

Our (R)-(-)-2-Octyl Isocyanate, 90+% is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC or GC, to ensure it meets the specified enantiomeric excess and chemical purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 90%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 99% ee (Typical)
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%

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