Description

2,5-Dimethoxybenzyl Thiocyanate is a specialized organic building block featuring a benzyl thiocyanate functional group substituted with methoxy groups. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, offering a reactive handle for further chemical transformations. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those requiring benzyl-thioether or thiazole motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thiocyanate group imparts biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or additives for polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for modifying peptides or proteins to study biological pathways or create diagnostic tools.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for introducing the SCN functional group into complex molecular architectures under controlled conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dimethoxybenzyl Thiocyanate
CAS No.	1252046-12-0
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO2S
Molecular Weight	209.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Thiocyanatomethyl)-2,5-dimethoxybenzene; (2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)methyl thiocyanate; 2,5-Dimethoxybenzyl isothiocyanate (common misnomer); α-Thiocyanato-2,5-dimethoxytoluene; Benzene, 1-(thiocyanatomethyl)-2,5-dimethoxy-; 2,5-Dimethoxybenzyl rhodanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dimethoxybenzyl Thiocyanate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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