Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
111-36-4
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO
Molecular Weight
99.13 g/mol
Synonym

1-Isocyanato-butane;  Isocyanic Acid Butyl Ester; 1-Isocyanatobutane; n-Butyl Isocyanate

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Butyl isocyanate is a colorless, reactive liquid containing the isocyanate group (–N=C=O). It is mainly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals and must be handled carefully due to its toxicity and high reactivity.