Description

Chloromethyl Thiocyanate is a versatile organosulfur building block with a reactive chloromethyl group and a thiocyanate functional group. This bifunctional nature makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories and industrial producers within the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for creating novel compounds.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the thiocyanate moiety for biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for constructing heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Used in organic synthesis for introducing the -SCN group or for further functionalization via the chloromethyl handle.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can act as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Ligand and Complexant Synthesis: Useful for preparing sulfur-containing ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloromethyl Thiocyanate
CAS No.	3268-79-9
Molecular Formula	C2H2ClNS
Molecular Weight	107.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloromethyl thiocyanate; Thiocyanic acid, chloromethyl ester; (Chloromethyl) thiocyanate; Chloromethyl sulfocyanate; Monochloromethyl thiocyanate; NSC 8765; Chloromethyl rhodanide
EINECS	221-896-6

Quality Control

Our Chloromethyl Thiocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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