Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
1795-48-8
Molecular Formula
C4H7NO
Molecular Weight
85.1 g/mol
Synonym

Isocyanic Acid Isopropyl Ester;  1-Methylethyl Isocyanate; 2-Isocyanatopropane;Methyl Ethyl Isocyanate;Propan-2-yl Isocyanate; n-Isopropyl Isocyanate 

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Isopropyl isocyanate (C₄H₇NO) is a reactive organic compound containing the isocyanate group (–N=C=O) attached to an isopropyl group. It is a colorless, volatile liquid used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and other specialty chemicals. Like other isocyanates, it is moisture-sensitive, toxic, and requires careful handling.