Methyl 4-isocyanatobenzoate

CAS: 23138-53-6

Ref. 3D-FM114604

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 4-isocyanatobenzoate
• Synonyms: Benzoic Acid, 4-Isocyanato-, Methyl Ester, 4-Methoxycarbonyphenyl isocyanate

Description

Methyl 4-isocyanatobenzoate is an organic compound that interacts with anions. It has a cyclic structure and a positive charge in its molecule. Methyl 4-isocyanatobenzoate can be used as a fluorescence probe to detect the presence of anions, such as bromide ions, chloride ions, iodide ions, and nitrate ions. The chemical reactions of this substance are best understood using the principles of quantum mechanics.
Methyl 4-isocyanatobenzoate is also known to react with betaines to form a complex that can be used as an ion sensor for detecting small concentrations of ammonium ion. This reaction is sensitive to pH changes and can be used for chemosensing.
Methyl 4-isocyanatobenzoate can also be used for voltammetry experiments because it undergoes nucleophilic attack on the electrode surface. This reaction leads to the production

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 177.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₇NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H7NO3/c1-13-9(12)7-2-4-8(5-3-7)10-6-11/h2-5H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=FQDDBYGPHUUTRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1ccc(N=C=O)cc1