CAS 1591-99-7: 2,3-Dimethylphenyl isocyanate

2,3-Dimethylphenyl isocyanate (2,3-DMPIC) is a reactive compound that has been shown to be an environmental pollutant and to cause inflammatory bowel disease in rats. 2,3-DMPIC is also a sealant that reacts with the hydroxy group of polylactic acid and forms a polymerization initiator. 2,3-DMPIC has been found to have a number of industrial uses including as an additive for polyvinyl chloride resins and as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. 2,3-DMPIC has been shown to be reactive with cellular proteins, which may lead to autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. This compound also inhibits hypoxic tumor growth by inducing cell death through apoptosis.

2,3-Dimethylphenyl isocyanate

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