2-isocyano-1,3-dimethylbenzene, CAS No. 2769-71-3

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2769-71-3

Catalog No. EBD90687

CAS 2769-71-3

Name 2-isocyano-1,3-dimethylbenzene

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2,6-Dimethylphenylisonitrile 2,6-Dimethylphenylisocyanide 2,6-Xyleneisonitrile NSC141690 2,6-Xylylisocyanide Benzene,2-isocyano-1,3-dimethyl-(9CI) 2-isocyanato-1,3-dimethylbenzene 2,6-dimethyl-N-methylidyneanilinium hansaisn-0083 rarechemaqbd0027 vic-m-xylylisocyanide m-xylylisocyanide 2-isocyano-1,3-dimethyl-benzene 2-isocyano-1,3-dimethylbenzene

Molecular Formula: C9H9N

Molecular Weight: 131.17

MDL Number: MFCD00013479

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Cyano Compounds

Product Description:

2,6-Dimethylphenyl isocyanide is an organic compound featuring an isocyanide functional group attached to a 2,6-dimethylphenyl ring. Isocyanides are versatile building blocks in organic synthesis, known for their unique reactivity as ligands in coordination chemistry and as components in multi-component reactions like the Ugi reaction. Its primary and significant application is in the field of materials science, particularly as a precursor for the synthesis of metal complexes used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). It serves as a crucial ligand for cyclometalated iridium(III) and platinum(II) complexes. These complexes are key components in the emissive layer of phosphorescent OLED (PhOLED) devices, where they act as efficient emitters for red, green, or blue light, contributing to high device efficiency and color purity. Beyond its role in optoelectronics, it is also utilized as a fundamental synthetic building block in organometallic chemistry and catalysis. The compound requires careful handling due to its characteristic unpleasant odor and potential toxicity.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 72-75 °C

Boiling Point: 205.6 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 74.5 °C

Density: 0.98 g/cm3

Storage: 2-8°C

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Transport Codes: 3335