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3,5-Dimethylpyrazole | CAS 67-51-6

3,5-Dimethylpyrazole is an isocyanate blocking agent for coatings and polyurethane prepolymers. Its free N–H group provides the reactive site, while moisture and formulation-relevant impurities are key raw-material qualification points.

CAS67-51-6
Molecular formulaC5H8N2
Molecular weight96.13 g/mol

Product overview

The 3,5-dimethyl substitution pattern leaves an N–H group on the pyrazole ring, enabling 3,5-DMP to participate in isocyanate blocking chemistry. Free 3,5-DMP serves as a discrete starting reagent for preparing blocked components. The methyl groups are attached to ring carbons, which distinguishes this structure from N-methylpyrazoles and the 3,4-dimethyl isomer. For coating development, material selection brings together chemical identity, assay, water and contaminants relevant to the intended binder. These raw-material measurements complement evaluation of the blocked resin in the selected formulation. Enquiries should identify the isocyanate or resin system and any particular requirements for film appearance, silicon content or nonvolatile residue.

Chemical identity

Chemical name
3,5-Dimethylpyrazole
CAS number
67-51-6
Molecular formula
C5H8N2
Molecular weight
96.13 g/mol

Application context

3,5-DMP is used to prepare blocked isocyanate components for coating and urethane systems. Its role is to introduce latent isocyanate functionality into a component that will subsequently be evaluated as part of a resin formulation. Both blocked polyurethane prepolymers and coating binders provide application contexts for this chemistry.

The formulation programme determines how the blocking reagent is qualified. Isocyanate structure, resin composition and curing conditions influence the behaviour of the finished system, so deblocking and cure performance are assessed using the intended binder. Water is a separate raw-material control for the NCO chemistry. Where coating appearance is sensitive to contamination, silicon and nonvolatile residue can also be included in the purchasing specification. The required test methods and acceptance limits should accompany the enquiry for the free 3,5-DMP reagent.

Chemistry and synthetic role

The pyrazole ring contains two adjacent nitrogen atoms and retains an N–H group. Methyl groups at C3 and C5 leave this nitrogen site available for reaction with isocyanate groups during preparation of blocked components.

Quality review

Verify the 3,5 substitution pattern

Use an identity method that distinguishes 3,5-DMP from other methylpyrazoles; a general pyrazole description is insufficient.

Set water limits against the NCO chemistry

Ask for a water method and acceptance criterion appropriate to the intended isocyanate process, separately from the chromatographic assay.

Assess coating-relevant contamination

For coatings with specific surface-finish requirements, agree the silicon and nonvolatile-residue tests with the formulation team, including reporting limits.

Preparing a specification

Specify free 3,5-dimethylpyrazole, CAS 67-51-6, the assay method, water criterion and the related pyrazoles to be monitored. Add silicon or residue controls only where the coating formulation requires them, with an agreed method and reporting limit.

Packaging and storage

Packaging format, closure and net weight should be agreed for the selected grade, order quantity and destination. Request the actual supplier SDS and confirm its storage and transport instructions before receipt.

Documentation

Request a batch COA, identity result, water method and SDS. For coating qualification, confirm whether the selected manufacturer can supply silicon or residue data and a representative sample for the buyer’s own binder evaluation.

Procurement questions

Is DMP already a blocked isocyanate?

No. This entry covers the free blocking reagent; a blocked polyisocyanate or prepolymer is a different formulated material.

How is deblocking behaviour evaluated?

Assess the blocked component in the intended resin formulation, considering isocyanate structure and curing conditions.

Which controls should be included for a coating application?

Specify assay and water first, then add silicon or nonvolatile-residue limits where the target coating requires them. State the analytical methods and reporting limits in the enquiry.

Technical sources
  1. PubChem CID 6210NCBI / PubChem
  2. 3,5-Dimethylpyrazole technical informationWACKER
  3. Product details: HeterocyclesWACKER
  4. Blocked urethane prepolymers for elastomers, coatings and bindersLANXESS