Description

2,6-Bis(Thiocyanatomethyl)-4-Methylanisole is a specialized organic intermediate featuring thiocyanate functional groups. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Industries such as agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and polymer chemistry need this high-purity intermediate for research, development, and scale-up manufacturing processes.

Application

• As a versatile chemical intermediate in the synthesis of novel agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides.
• In pharmaceutical research for constructing complex molecules and potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• As a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with unique properties.
• Utilized in material science for surface modification and the creation of functional coatings.
• In organic synthesis laboratories for methodological studies and the development of new thiocyanation reactions.
• Serving as a precursor for ligands or modifiers in catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Bis(Thiocyanatomethyl)-4-Methylanisole
CAS No.	206559-38-8
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2O1S2
Molecular Weight	264.37 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2,6-bis(thiocyanatomethyl)anisole; 1-Methoxy-2,6-bis(thiocyanatomethyl)-4-methylbenzene; 2,6-Bis(thiocyanatomethyl)-p-cresol methyl ether; Bis(thiocyanatomethyl)anisole derivative; Anisole, 2,6-bis(thiocyanatomethyl)-4-methyl-; 4-Methyl-2,6-bis(thiocyanatomethyl)-1-methoxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Bis(Thiocyanatomethyl)-4-Methylanisole is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as purity (by HPLC), identity (by IR/NMR), and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.