4-Chlorophenyl isocyanate is used in the preparation of isothiocyanates. Aryl isocyanates undergo [2+2] cycloaddition reactions with dihydrofuran to give bicyclic β-lactams in high yield.
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Applications
4-Chlorophenyl isocyanate is used in the preparation of isothiocyanates. Aryl isocyanates undergo [2+2] cycloaddition reactions with dihydrofuran to give bicyclic ß-lactams in high yield.
Solubility
Hydrolyzes in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Robert L. Metcalf.; Po-Yung. Lu.; Stephen. Bowlus. Degradation and environmental fate of 1-(2,6-difluorobenzoyl)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)urea. J. Agric. Food Chem. 1975, 23, (3), 359-364.
- Aryl isocyanates undergo [2+2] cycloaddition reactions with dihydrofuran to give bicyclic ß-lactams in high yield: Nippon Kagaku Kaishi, 459 (1995):
- For general chemistry of isocyanates, see Appendix 3.