Description

Methoxycarbonyl Isothiocyanate is a versatile and reactive organic building block used in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique bifunctional nature, containing both an isothiocyanate and a methoxycarbonyl group, makes it a critical reagent for constructing heterocyclic compounds and functionalized molecules. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it enables the development of novel active ingredients and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of thiourea derivatives, heterocyclic scaffolds, and potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the isothiocyanate moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties, such as polyurethanes or polyisocyanurates.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, facilitating the introduction of both carbonyl and thiocarbonyl functional groups in a single step.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of sulfur-containing dyes and colorants.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Production: Used to create novel ligands for catalysis or metal ion sequestration.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methoxycarbonyl Isothiocyanate
CAS No.	35266-49-0
Molecular Formula	C3H3NO2S
Molecular Weight	117.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Carbonisothiocyanatidate; Methyl Isothiocyanatoformate; Carbonisothiocyanatic Acid Methyl Ester; Isothiocyanatomethyl Formate; Methyl Carbonyl Isothiocyanate; Methoxycarbonyl Mustard Oil; Methyl NCS-formate
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Quality Control

Our Methoxycarbonyl Isothiocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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