Description

2-Thiocyanatoethyl Laurate is a specialized organic ester compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, combining a laurate fatty acid chain with a reactive thiocyanatoethyl group, makes it valuable for introducing specific functional properties into target molecules. This product is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the polymer, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop products with tailored performance characteristics, such as modified surface activity or enhanced material properties.

Application

• Polymer Additive & Modifier: Acts as a functional monomer or additive to impart specific characteristics like plasticization, adhesion promotion, or internal lubrication in polymer systems.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized pesticides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators where the thiocyanate moiety is a key functional group.
• Lubricant & Grease Formulation: Serves as a friction modifier or extreme pressure additive in advanced lubricant and grease formulations for industrial machinery.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Employed as a building block for creating high-performance corrosion inhibitors used in metalworking fluids and industrial coatings.
• Surface Active Agent Synthesis: Functions as an intermediate for producing specialty surfactants and emulsifiers with unique hydrophobic-lipophilic balance (HLB) properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in R&D laboratories for exploring novel organic reactions and developing new chemical entities (NCEs) in pharmaceuticals and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Thiocyanatoethyl Laurate
CAS No.	301-11-1
Molecular Formula	C15H27NO2S
Molecular Weight	285.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecanoic acid, 2-thiocyanatoethyl ester; Lauric acid, 2-thiocyanatoethyl ester; 2-Thiocyanatoethyl dodecanoate; β-Thiocyanatoethyl laurate; Thiocyanic acid, 2-lauroyloxyethyl ester; NSC 403106; Ethylene thiocyanohydrin laurate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Thiocyanatoethyl Laurate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by IR spectroscopy and purity assessment by chromatographic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, appearance, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Isolate from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470

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