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1,4-Phenylene diisocyanide (CAS 935-16-0)

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Alternate Names:
1,4-Diisocyanobenzene; 4-Isocyanophenylisocyanide
CAS Number:
935-16-0
Molecular Weight:
128.13
Molecular Formula:
C8H4N2
Supplemental Information:
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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1,4-Phenylene diisocyanide belongs to the family of diisocyanide compounds and consists of a phenylene (benzene) ring with two isocyanide (-NC) functional groups attached at the 1 and 4 positions. It is a versatile building block used in organic synthesis and coordination chemistry. For example, 1,4-Diisocyanobenzene is used in the synthesis of the anti-tumor drug, imatinib mesylate. 1,4-Phenylene diisocyanide is known for its ability to form stable complexes with transition metals, making it valuable in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and other supramolecular assemblies.


1,4-Phenylene diisocyanide (CAS 935-16-0) References

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1,4-Phenylene diisocyanide, 1 g

sc-223061
1 g
$315.00