Description

4-Chlorobenzyl Thiocyanate is a versatile organic building block characterized by its reactive benzyl and thiocyanate functional groups. This compound is essential for the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and sulfur-containing derivatives, offering chemists a key intermediate for creating novel molecular architectures. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, where it serves as a precursor for active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its sulfur and chlorine functionalities.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic scaffolds and sulfur-containing drug candidates with potential biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent for introducing the thiocyanate (-SCN) group or for further transformations into thiols, sulfides, and other sulfur derivatives.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic core and reactive sites.
• Chemical Intermediate for Dyes and Pigments: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing sulfur-based dyes and specialty colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chlorobenzyl Thiocyanate
CAS No.	2082-64-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNS
Molecular Weight	183.66 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Chlorobenzyl Thiocyanate; (4-Chlorophenyl)methyl Thiocyanate; 1-(Chloromethyl)-4-thiocyanatobenzene; 4-Chlorobenzyl Isothiocyanate (common misnomer); Thiocyanic Acid, 4-Chlorobenzyl Ester; α-Thiocyanato-p-xylene; p-Chlorobenzylrhodanide
EINECS	218-218-8

Quality Control

Our 4-Chlorobenzyl Thiocyanate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	64 - 68 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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