What is Tolylene-2,4-diisocyanate CAS 584-84-9?
Tolylene-2,4-diisocyanate (commonly known as 2,4-TDI) CAS 584-84-9 is one of the primary isomers of toluene diisocyanate and serves as a key industrial intermediate in polyurethane chemistry, typically used either as a pure compound or as part of commercial TDI mixtures for large-scale polymer production.
Specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Appearance |
Colorless Liquid |
| Melting Point |
20-22 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point |
124-126 °C18 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density |
1.225 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Fp |
250 °F |
| Storage Conditions |
Store at 2–8 °C, cool and dry place, keep away from moisture and ignition sources |
Features
- Key Isomer: Major component of commercial TDI mixtures (e.g., TDI-80/20).
- High Reactivity: Rapidly reacts with polyols and active hydrogen compounds in polymer systems.
- Industrial Backbone: Core raw material for polyurethane manufacturing industries.
- Versatile Intermediate: Enables production of a wide range of polymer materials.
- Large-Scale Use: Extensively produced and consumed in global chemical markets.
Applications
- Foam Production: Used in flexible and rigid polyurethane foams for furniture, insulation, and packaging.
- Coatings Use: Applied in paints, varnishes, and protective surface coatings.
- Adhesives Use: Utilized in adhesives, sealants, and binding formulations.
- Elastomer Use: Used to produce polyurethane elastomers for industrial and automotive parts.
- Wire Enamels: Applied in insulating coatings for wires and electrical components.
- Polymer Intermediate: Serves as a crosslinking and chain-building agent in polymer synthesis.
Packaging
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