Description

Sodium Rhodanate, also known as Sodium Thiocyanate, is a versatile inorganic salt with significant utility across various industrial and research sectors. Its primary value lies in its role as a source of the thiocyanate ion (SCN⁻), a key reagent in synthesis, analysis, and material processing. This compound is essential for manufacturers and laboratories requiring a reliable, high-purity chemical for process chemistry and quality control. Key industries that utilize this product include pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, photography, and textile processing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other organic compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a reagent for the qualitative and quantitative determination of ferric ions (Fe³⁺) and in other colorimetric assays.
• Textile & Fiber Industry: Employed in fiber modification processes and as a solvent in acrylic fiber spinning.
• Photography: Acts as a toner and fixing agent in photographic development processes.
• Agrochemical Production: A building block in the manufacture of certain herbicides and pesticides.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Used in formulations for industrial cooling water systems and other applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile nucleophile and ligand in organic and inorganic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Rhodanate
CAS No.	16547-67-4
Molecular Formula	NaSCN
Molecular Weight	81.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Thiocyanate; Thiocyanic Acid, Sodium Salt; Sodium Sulfocyanate; Sodium Isothiocyanate; Sodium Rhodanide; NaSCN; SCNNa
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Rhodanate CAS NO 16547-67-4 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We provide full traceability and support our products with detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request, confirming compliance with relevant industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NaSCN)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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