3,3'-Dimethyl-4,4'-biphenylene diisocyanate Chemical Properties
Melting point 70-72°C
Boiling point 195-197°C (667 Pa)
density 1.197 (80°C)
refractive index 1.5800 (estimate)
Fp 218°C
storage temp. 0-10°C
CAS DataBase Reference 91-97-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 3,3'-Dimethyl-4,4'-diphenylene diisocyanate (91-97-4)
Safety Information
RTECS DV3960000
HS Code 29291090
MSDS Information
3,3'-Dimethyl-4,4'-biphenylene diisocyanate Usage And Synthesis
Reactivity Profile Isocyanates and thioisocyanates, such as 3,3'-Dimethyl-4,4'-biphenylene diisocyanate, are incompatible with many classes of compounds, reacting exothermically to release toxic gases. Reactions with amines, aldehydes, alcohols, alkali metals, ketones, mercaptans, strong oxidizers, hydrides, phenols, and peroxides can cause vigorous releases of heat. Acids and bases initiate polymerization reactions in these materials. Some isocyanates react with water to form amines and liberate carbon dioxide. Base-catalysed reactions of isocyanates with alcohols should be carried out in inert solvents. Such reactions in the absence of solvents often occur with explosive violence, [Wischmeyer(1969)].
Safety Profile Poison by intravenous route. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also CYANATES and ESTERS.