Description

tert-Butylammonium Thiocyanate is a versatile organic ammonium salt with the CAS number 3020-73-3. This compound serves as a valuable reagent and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis, offering reliable performance for specialized industrial processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring a source of the thiocyanate anion or a phase-transfer catalyst.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation and cyanation processes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed in specialty formulations for metal surface treatment and protection.
• Polymer Modification: Used as an additive or co-monomer to modify the properties of certain polymers and resins.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a reagent in various chemical analyses and titrations.
• Research & Development: A key compound for method development and exploratory synthesis in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butylammonium Thiocyanate
CAS No.	3020-73-3
Molecular Formula	C5H12N2S
Molecular Weight	132.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-propanaminium thiocyanate; t-Butylammonium thiocyanate; tert-Butylamine thiocyanate; 2-Propanamine, 2-methyl-, thiocyanate (1:1); Ammonium, (1,1-dimethylethyl)-, thiocyanate; TBAT; N-tert-Butylammonium thiocyanate
EINECS	221-170-6

Quality Control

Our tert-Butylammonium Thiocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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