Technical Data Sheet · CAS 1943-82-4
2-Phenylethyl Isocyanate
C₉H₉NO · Made in India · HSN 29291090
| Product Name | 2-Phenylethyl Isocyanate |
| Synonyms |
Phenethyl Isocyanate (2-Isocyanatoethyl) benzene Isocyanic Acid Phenethyl Ester Isocyanic Acid 2-Phenylethyl Ester |
| CAS Number | 1943-82-4 |
| EC Number | 413-080-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₉H₉NO |
| Molecular Weight | 147.18 g/mol |
| Appearance | A Colourless to turbid and pale-yellow liquid |
| Purity | NLT 99% (GC Analysis) |
| Density | 1.063 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Boiling Point | 210 °C |
| Moisture Content | NMT 0.5% (Karl Fischer) |
| Any Other Impurity | NMT 0.5% |
| Miscibility | Miscible in Acetone |
| Stability | Moisture-sensitive; decomposes upon contact with water. Stable when stored in a cool, dark place under inert gas (nitrogen or argon) at temperatures below 15 °C. Keep away from strong oxidising agents and moisture to prevent degradation. |
| Usage / Application | Primarily used in pharmaceutical synthesis, notably for producing Glimepiride. Functions as a mechanism-based inhibitor of cytochrome P450 enzymes and acts as a hapten in biochemical research. Also employed in the synthesis of novel antimicrobial sulfonamide derivatives. |
| Packaging Sizes |
1 Kg
5 Kg
10 Kg
25 Kg
50 Kg
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| Pack Type | HDPE Drums |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| HSN Code | 29291090 |
Technical Data Sheet
Rev. 2026