Chemistry:Propyl isocyanate
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| Skeletal formula of propyl isocyanate | |
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| IUPAC name
1-isocyanatopropane
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3D model (JSmol)
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| Properties | |
| C4H7NO | |
| Molar mass | 85.106 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | colourless liquid with a pungent odor |
| Density | 0.908 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | −30 °C (−22 °F; 243 K) |
| Boiling point | 83–84 °C (181–183 °F; 356–357 K) |
| decomposes in water | |
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| GHS Signal word | Danger |
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| Flash point | 0 °C (32 °F; 273 K) |
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Propyl isocyanate is an organic chemical compound of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen with the linear formula CH
3CH
2CH
2NCO.[2][3]
Synthesis
Propyl isocyanate is usually produced by a condensation reaction or by Fischer–Speier esterification with sulfuric acid as a catalyst.
Physical properties
Propyl isocyanate is sparingly soluble in water, reacts with water, but very soluble in alcohol, diethyl ether, chloroform, and most organic solvents.[4]
The compound forms a highly flammable, colorless liquid with a sharp odor. Very toxic by ingestion, may cause burns and death.[5][6]
Chemical properties
Propyl isocyanate reacts with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases and possesses antifungal and antibacterial properties. Reacts vigorously with water, producing a toxic vapor.[7]
Uses
The compound is used in production of other chemicals and insecticides.[8]
References
- ↑ PubChem. "Propyl isocyanate" (in en). https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/61033.
- ↑ "Propyl isocyanate". Sigma Aldrich. https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/RU/en/product/aldrich/p53373?srsltid=AfmBOorxav1bZUqdbHjbBTnor0j9ZjZm1TWE0q4zBMvmJ2bpY4Q1SuLQ.
- ↑ "CAS RN: 110-78-1, Product Number: I0139 Propyl Isocyanate". TCI Chemicals. https://www.tcichemicals.com/OP/en/p/I0139.
- ↑ Kagakkai, Nihon (1990) (in en). Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan. Chemical Society of Japan. p. 3488. https://books.google.com/books?id=v3BHAQAAIAAJ&q=propyl+isocyanate. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ "n-Propyl isocyanate - Hazardous Agents | Haz-Map". haz-map.com. https://haz-map.com/Agents/21988?referer=BrowseByCategory&return_url=%2FAgents%2F(BrowseByCategory)%2F5%3Fsub_cat_id%3DMonoisocyanates.
- ↑ "Propyl isocyanate | 110-78-1". Chemicalbook.com. https://amp.chemicalbook.com/ChemicalProductProperty_EN_CB3271113.htm?N=Europe.
- ↑ "n-Propyl isocyanate, 99% 5 g | Buy Online | Thermo Scientific Acros | Fisher Scientific" (in en). Fisher Scientific. https://www.fishersci.at/shop/products/n-propyl-isocyanate-99-thermo-scientific/10680463.
- ↑ Pohanish, Richard P. (2012) (in en). Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens. William Andrew. p. 2248. ISBN 978-1-4377-7869-4. https://books.google.com/books?id=f6HclgoIkjcC&dq=propyl+isocyanate&pg=PA2284. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
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