3-METHOXYBENZYL ISOCYANATE 97 Property

Density 

1.136 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.5320(lit.)

Flash point:

80 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

10-20/21/22-36/37/38-42

Safety Statements 

16-23-26-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 1993 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

IRRITANT

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H315Causes skin irritation

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

3-METHOXYBENZYL ISOCYANATE 97 Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

3-Methoxybenzyl isocyanate may be used to synthesize the following thiourea derivatives:

• 1-(3-methoxybenzyl)-3-dodecyl thiourea
• 1-(3-methoxybenzyl)-3-octyl thiourea
• 1,3-di(3-methoxybenzyl) thiourea
• 1-(3-methoxybenzyl)-3-octadecyl thiourea

General Description

3-Methoxybenzyl isocyanate (3MBITC) is the degradation product of glucolimnanthin, a glucosinolate found in meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) seed oil.