Description

p-Thiocyanatobenzoic Acid is a specialized aromatic compound featuring both a carboxylic acid and a thiocyanate functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable chemical intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced research and industrial applications. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring a benzoic acid or aryl thiocyanate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent for constructing sulfur- and nitrogen-containing heterocycles and other complex organic frameworks in R&D laboratories.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of probes and tags for studying biological processes due to the reactivity of the thiocyanate group.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Thiocyanatobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	16671-88-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO2S
Molecular Weight	179.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Thiocyanatobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-thiocyanato-; 4-Carboxyphenyl thiocyanate; p-Carboxyphenyl thiocyanate; Thiocyanic acid, 4-carboxyphenyl ester; NSC 403119; 4-Thiocyanato-benzoic acid; p-(Thiocyanato)benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our p-Thiocyanatobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Specifications can be aligned with research-grade or custom purity requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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