Description

Acetyl Isothiocyanate is a versatile organic reagent and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both acetyl and isothiocyanate functional groups, makes it a valuable building block for constructing heterocyclic compounds and sulfur-containing molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of thiazole, thiadiazole, and other heterocyclic scaffolds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require sulfur-containing active moieties.
• Chemical Research Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying cycloaddition reactions and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functionalizing agent to introduce reactive isothiocyanate groups into polymer chains for advanced material applications.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized for preparing sulfur and nitrogen-donor ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetyl Isothiocyanate
CAS No.	13250-46-9
Molecular Formula	C3H3NOS
Molecular Weight	101.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetyl mustard oil; Ethanoyl isothiocyanate; Isothiocyanato methyl ketone; Acetyl isorhodanate; NSC 403697; Acetyl isosulfocyanate; 1-Isothiocyanatoethanone
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Quality Control

Our Acetyl Isothiocyanate is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its reactive nature, isolate from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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