Technical Data Sheet · CAS 31175-00-1
Trans-4-Methylcyclohexyl Isocyanate
C₈H₁₃NO · Made in India · HSN 29291010
| Product Name | Trans-4-Methylcyclohexyl Isocyanate |
| Synonyms |
Isocyanic, trans-4-Methyl · trans-4-Methylcyclohe trans-4-Methulcyclohexyl · Trans-4-methylcyclohexyl t-4 Me Cyclohexyl Isocyanate · trans-4-Methycyclohexyl isocyate Trans-4-mthylcyclohexyl isocyanate |
| CAS Number | 31175-00-1 |
| EC Number | 608-715-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C₈H₁₃NO |
| Molecular Weight | 139.19 |
| Appearance | Colourless to Pale Yellow Liquid |
| Purity | NLT 99% (GC Analysis) |
| Density | 1.04 |
| Boiling Point | 182–183 °C |
| Moisture Content | NMT 0.3% (Karl Fischer) |
| Any Other Impurity | NMT 0.1% |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Stability | Highly reactive, flammable liquid (60 °C flash point); hygroscopic and sensitive to moisture. Requires storage under inert gas (nitrogen) at low temperatures (−20 °C). Decomposes when exposed to moisture or heat — strict exclusion of water required to prevent container pressurisation. |
| Usage / Application | Used as a pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of the antidiabetic drug Glimepiride, and in polymer production due to its high reactivity with alcohols and amines. |
| Packaging Sizes |
1 Kg
5 Kg
10 Kg
25 Kg
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| Pack Type | HDPE Drums |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| HSN Code | 29291010 |
Technical Data Sheet
Rev. 2026