Chemistry:Hexyl isocyanate

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Hexyl isocyanate
Hexyl isocyanate
Names
IUPAC name
1-isocyanatohexane
Other names
  • hexyl monoisocyanate
  • hexylmonoisocyanate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 219-763-8
200966
UNII
Properties
C7H13NO
Molar mass 127.187 g·mol−1
Appearance clear liquid
Density 0.873 g/mL at 25 °C
Boiling point 162–164 °C (324–327 °F; 435–437 K)
decomposes in water
Hazards
GHS pictograms GHS02: FlammableGHS07: HarmfulGHS08: Health hazard
GHS Signal word Danger
HH226Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors, HH302Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors, HH312Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors, HH317Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors, HH334Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors
PP210Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors, PP233Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors, PP240Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors, PP280Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors, PP301Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors, PP312Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors, PP303Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors, PP361Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors, PP353Script error: No such module "Preview warning".Category:GHS errors
Flash point 59 °C (138 °F; 332 K)
Related compounds
Related compounds
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Hexyl isocyanate is an organic chemical compound of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen with the linear formula CH
3
(CH
2
)
5
NCO
.[2] The compound belongs to the family of isocyanates, characterized by the reactive functional group –N=C=O.[3][4]

Structure

Hexyl isocyanate consists of a six-carbon hexyl chain CH
3
(CH
2
)
5
– attached to an isocyanate group –N=C=O.[5]

Synthesis

Hexyl isocyanate can be synthesized through several methods. The traditional industrial synthesis involves the reaction of hexylamine with phosgene. This proceeds via the formation of a carbamoyl chloride intermediate, which subsequently decomposes to yield hexyl isocyanate and hydrogen chloride.[6]

Physical properties

The compound is a colorless to pale yellow flammable liquid with a pungent odor. Decomposes in water.[7]

Uses

The compound serves primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals, including polyurethanes and other polymers.[8]

Hexyl isocyanate has also been investigated for its antigenicity in guinea pig animal models of hapten-specific respiratory hypersensitivity. It has been shown to induce respiratory sensitization and inflammation in the respiratory tract.[6]

References