Main Product
Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate
Segment
Chemicals
Main-Family
Functional Organic Products
Sub-Family
Isocyanates
Physical State

Solid

Product
2,2'-Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate
Abbreviation
2,2'-MDI
Names
Diphenylmethane-2,2'-diisocyanate; 2,2'-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate;

2,2′-Diphenylmethane diisocyanate is an aromatic diisocyanate isomer with both –NCO groups in ortho positions, appearing as a pale yellow to brownish solid or liquid, exhibiting high reactivity with moisture to form urea linkages, and employed in specialized polyurethane applications such as high-performance coatings, adhesives, and elastomers.

Identifiers

logo CAS Number
2536-05-2
logo EC Number
219-799-4
logo IUPAC Name
1-isocyanato-2-[(2-isocyanatophenyl)methyl]benzene
logo PubChem ID
62450
Chemical Data

Chemical Formula

C15H10N2O2

Molecular Weight (g/mol)
250.25
Boiling Point (°C)
379
Sulfur Content (wt%)
0
Specific Gravity
1.23
Properties

Default
Status
A
System Info

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UserPic  Kokel, Nicolas
Updated
8/9/2025 8:51 AM
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10/27/2021 5:28 AM
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Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate isomers and applications
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