Description

4-Bromobenzylisothiocyanate is a versatile organic building block characterized by its reactive isothiocyanate functional group. This compound is essential for synthesizing heterocyclic compounds and serves as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the life sciences and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those with benzyl-thiourea or benzyl-thiazolidinone scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Serves as an electrophilic warhead for labeling cysteine residues in proteins, useful for activity-based protein profiling (ABPP).
• Material Science: Building block for the synthesis of functional polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile reagent for constructing sulfur and nitrogen-containing heterocycles like thiazoles and imidazolidine-2-thiones.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromobenzylisothiocyanate
CAS No.	2076-56-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNS
Molecular Weight	228.11 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Bromobenzylisothiocyanate; 1-(Isothiocyanatomethyl)-4-bromobenzene; 4-Bromobenzyl Isothiocyanate; 4-Bromophenylmethyl Isothiocyanate; (4-Bromophenyl)methyl Isothiocyanate; NSC 401119; BBI
EINECS	218-197-4

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobenzylisothiocyanate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can lead to decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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