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2-Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate

CAS No.
91-08-7
Chemical Name:
2-Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate
Synonyms
2,6-TDI;TOLUENE-2,6-DIISOCYANATE;hylenetic;2,6-TOLYLENE DIISOCYANATE;1,3-Diisocyanato-2-methylbenzene;1,3-diisocyanato-2-methyl-Benzene;Hylene tic;TDIPREPOLYMER;TOLUILENDIISOCYANATE;2-METHYL-M-PHENYLENE
CBNumber:
CB1408074
Molecular Formula:
C9H6N2O2
Molecular Weight:
174.16
MDL Number:
MFCD00002010
MOL File:
91-08-7.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
TDS File:
TDS
Last updated:2026-09-12 18:49:13

2-Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate Properties

Melting point 13°C
Boiling point 129-133 °C18 mm Hg(lit.)
Density 1.225 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure 2.78Pa at 25℃
refractive index n20/D 1.571(lit.)
Flash point >230 °F
storage temp. −20°C
form Liquid
color Clear colorless to light yellow
Water Solubility It hydrolyzes in water.
Sensitive Moisture Sensitive
BRN 2211546
Exposure limits ACGIH TLV-TWA:0.001 ppm (0.007 mg/m3),Inhalable fraction and vapor;TLV-STEL:0.005 ppm (0.035 mg/m3),Inhalable fraction and vapor
Stability Stability Reacts violently with water. Reacts very rapidly with compounds containing an active hydrogen, such as amines, alcohols and acids. Polymerizes rapidly in the presence of base. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChI 1S/C9H6N2O2/c1-7-8(10-5-12)3-2-4-9(7)11-6-13/h2-4H,1H3
InChIKey RUELTTOHQODFPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Cc1c(cccc1N=C=O)N=C=O
LogP 3.74
CAS DataBase Reference 91-08-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances TOLUENE 2,6-DIISOCYANATE
REACH Annex XVII Substances List 2-methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate (91-08-7)
FDA 21 CFR 175.105
EWG's Food Scores 5-8
FDA UNII 78243HXH5O
EPA Substance Registry System Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate (91-08-7)
UNSPSC Code 41116107
NACRES NA.24

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  Skull and Crossbones (GHS06)Health Hazard (GHS08)
GHS06,GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H330-H315-H319-H370-H372-H317-H334-H351-H335-H412
Precautionary statements  P501-P273-P272-P260-P270-P202-P201-P271-P264-P280-P284-P302+P352-P337+P313-P305+P351+P338-P308+P311-P362+P364-P333+P313-P304+P340+P310-P403+P233-P405
target organs Respiratory system
PPE Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes  T+
Risk Statements  26-36/37/38-40-42/43-52/53
Safety Statements  23-36/37-45-61
RIDADR  UN 2078 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  CZ6310000
8-10-19-21
Autoignition Temperature >1148 °F
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29291090
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2
very toxic hazardous materials
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation
Aquatic Chronic 3
Carc. 2
Eye Irrit. 2
Resp. Sens. 1
Skin Irrit. 2
Skin Sens. 1
STOT SE 3
Hazardous Substances Data 91-08-7(Hazardous Substances Data)
REACH Registrations Inactive
NFPA 704
1
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Sigma-Aldrich 223867 Tolylene-2,6-diisocyanate 97% 91-08-7 1g $71.7 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 33493 2,6-TDI analytical standard 91-08-7 100mg $98.5 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 223867 Tolylene-2,6-diisocyanate 97% 91-08-7 5g $234 2026-04-30 Buy
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2-Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate Chemical Properties, Uses, Production

Chemical Properties

colourless liquid

Uses

2-Methyl-m-phenylene Diisocyanate is used in method for preparing breathable sweat-absorbing EVA foam shoe material.

Uses

2,6-TDI may be used as a reference standard for the quantification of residual 2,6-TDI in foam samples using high performance liquid chromatography coupled to coordination-ionspray tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-CIS-MS/MS).

Definition

ChEBI: A toluene meta-diisocyanate in which the isocyanato groups are at positions 2 and 6 relative to the methyl group on the benzene ring.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 60, p. 257, 1995 DOI: 10.1021/jo00106a044

General Description

Liquid. Used in the manufacture of polyurethane foams, elastomers, and coatings; crosslinking agent for nylon 6.

Reactivity Profile

2-METHYL-M-PHENYLENE DIISOCYANATE reacts violently with amines, alcohols, bases and warm water, causing fire and explosion hazards. [Handling Chemcials Safely 1980. p. 907]. Reaction with water to form Carbon Dioxide [Merck 11th ed. 1989].

Health Hazard

Classified as slightly toxic orally. Probable oral lethal dose in humans is 5 to 15 g/kg or between 1 pint and 1 quart for a 70 (l50 lb.) person. Particularly poisonous when breathed. This is among the most poisonous of isocyanates. Acute and chronic exposures to low concentrations may produce asthmatic attacks.

Fire Hazard

When heated to decomposition, 2-METHYL-M-PHENYLENE DIISOCYANATE emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Ventilation should be adequate. If polyurethane products are heated, protection against isocyanate release is necessary. Avoid decomposing heat.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Safety Profile

Confirmed carcinogen. Poison by ingestion and inhalation. Human systemic effects by inhalation: olfactory, eye, and pulmonary changes. Flammable liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also CYANATES.

Purification Methods

It is purified by fractional distillation in a vacuum. Store it under N2 in sealed dark ampoules as it is water and light sensitive. Like the preceding 2,4-isomer, it has a sharp pungent odour, is TOXIC and is IRRITATING TO THE EYES. [Beilstein 13 IV 259.]

Toxics Screening Level

The Initial Threshold Screening Level (ITSL) for TDI is 0.07 μg/m3 (annual average). The Second ITSL for TDI is 0.4 μg/m3 (8-hr average). The Initial Risk Screening Level for TDI is 0.03 μg/m3 (annual average). The Secondary Risk Screening Level for TDI is 0.3 μg/m3 (annual average)

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Synthesis of 2-Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate from Methanol and 2,6-Diaminotoluene

2-Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

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