tert-Butylisocyanate

CAS: 1609-86-5

Ref. 3D-FB01362

Product Information

• Name: tert-Butylisocyanate
• Synonyms: 2-Isocyanato-2-methylpropane Isocyanic acid tert-butyl ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Tert-butylisocyanate is a reactive chemical that contains a carboxylate group. It is an ester hydrochloride that can be synthesized by reacting trifluoroacetic acid with molybdenum trioxide. This compound has been studied using X-ray crystal structures and the intramolecular hydrogen transfer reaction between two nitrogen atoms in the molecule. Tert-butylisocyanate is stable in solution because it does not react with water or alkalis, but does react with sodium carbonate, forming sodium cyanate and tetrabutylammonium hydroxide. Tert-butylisocyanate reacts with inorganic acids such as sulfuric acid to form its corresponding salts. The chelate ligand of tert-butylisocyanate prevents it from reacting with transition metals such as copper and iron, but will react with zinc metal.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 99.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₉NO
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid