Description

Ammonium Thiocyanate is an inorganic salt widely utilized for its versatile chemical reactivity. This compound is a crucial intermediate and reagent in numerous industrial synthesis and analytical processes. Key industries that rely on this material include photography, textiles, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals for applications ranging from chemical synthesis to corrosion inhibition.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key precursor in the manufacture of thiourea, herbicides, and other sulfur-containing compounds.
• Photography: Used in photographic fixing and toning solutions.
• Textile & Fiber Production: Serves as a solvent in the production of acrylic fibers and as a dyeing auxiliary.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Applied in closed cooling water systems and other industrial processes to protect metal surfaces.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reagent for the qualitative and quantitative determination of ferric ions and other metals.
• Agriculture: Used in the formulation of certain pesticides and as a defoliant.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a building block in the synthesis of specific active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Laboratory Research: A common reagent for various organic and inorganic synthesis reactions in R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Thiocyanate
CAS No.	1762-95-4
Molecular Formula	CH4N2S
Molecular Weight	76.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Rhodanide; Ammonium Sulfocyanate; Ammonium Sulfocyanide; Thiocyanic Acid, Ammonium Salt; Ammonium Isothiocyanate; ATC; ATSC; USAF EK-P-433
EINECS	217-175-6

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Thiocyanate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to guarantee compliance with your application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent caking and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% Solution)	4.5 - 6.5
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.