4,4'-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate), 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
4,4'-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate), 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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4,4'-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate), 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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4,4'-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate), 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberL15740.14
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS101-68-8
IUPAC Name1-isocyanato-4-[(4-isocyanatophenyl)methyl]benzene
Molecular FormulaC15H10N2O2
InChI KeyUPMLOUAZCHDJJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESO=C=NC1=CC=C(CC2=CC=C(C=C2)N=C=O)C=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Melting Point (clear melt)39-46?C
Appearance (Color)White to yellow
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder or flakes or fused solid
Assay from Supplier's CofA≥97.5%
4,4'-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) acts as a monomer in the production of polyurethane. The rigid polyurethane foams are good thermal insulators, which find applications in all freezers and refrigerators, as well as in buildings. It is also used as an industrial strength adhesive, which is available to end consumers as various high-strength bottled glue preparations.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) acts as a monomer in the production of polyurethane. The rigid polyurethane foams are good thermal insulators, which find applications in all freezers and refrigerators, as well as in buildings. It is also used as an industrial strength adhesive, which is available to end consumers as various high-strength bottled glue preparations.

Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in acetone, benzene and kerosene.

Notes
Incompatible with water, amines, strong bases, alcohols and oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
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