Description

3-Isocyanato-2-Methylfuran is a specialized heterocyclic isocyanate monomer, a key building block for advanced polymer synthesis. This compound matters for its unique reactivity profile, enabling the creation of novel polyurethane and polyurea materials with enhanced properties derived from the furan ring structure. It is needed by R&D chemists and material scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and high-performance polymer industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the furan moiety.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research for constructing complex molecules with potential therapeutic applications.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing novel polyurethanes, polyureas, and polyisocyanurates with tailored thermal, mechanical, and chemical resistance properties.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a reactive cross-linker in coatings, adhesives, and elastomers to enhance durability and performance.
• Material Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D to explore new polymers and functional materials with unique characteristics.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in multi-step organic syntheses to introduce isocyanate functionality into complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Isocyanato-2-Methylfuran
CAS No.	921938-65-0
Molecular Formula	C6H5NO2
Molecular Weight	123.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-furyl isocyanate; 2-Methylfuran-3-isocyanate; 3-Isocyanato-2-methylfuran; 2-Methyl-3-isocyanatofuran; Isocyanic acid, 2-methyl-3-furanyl ester; 3-Furylisocyanate, 2-methyl-; (2-Methylfuran-3-yl) isocyanate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Isocyanato-2-Methylfuran is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its moisture-sensitive and light-sensitive nature. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as alcohols, amines, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (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.