Description

Magnesium Thiocyanate CAS NO 306-61-6 is an inorganic salt primarily valued for its role as a versatile thiocyanate ion source in various chemical syntheses and industrial processes. Its importance lies in its ability to facilitate specific reactions, such as the synthesis of other thiocyanate compounds or its use as a catalyst component. This chemical is essential for manufacturers and research laboratories in sectors including pharmaceuticals, organic synthesis, and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a source of the thiocyanate (SCN-) group for introducing the thiocyanate functionality into organic molecules.
• Catalyst Component: Employed in specific catalytic systems for polymerization or other industrial chemical reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a reagent in certain quantitative and qualitative analytical methods.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a starting material or reagent in academic and industrial research for developing new compounds and materials.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Thiocyanate
CAS No.	306-61-6
Molecular Formula	Mg(SCN)2
Molecular Weight	140.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium dithiocyanate; Thiocyanic acid, magnesium salt; Magnesium rhodanide; Magnesium sulfocyanate; Magnesium(II) thiocyanate; Mg(SCN)2; Magnesium isothiocyanate
EINECS	206-192-1

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Thiocyanate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Mg(SCN)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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