Description

Thiocyanic Acid 6-Fluorohexyl Ester is a specialized organosulfur and organofluorine compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive thiocyanate group and a fluorinated alkyl chain, makes it a versatile building block for introducing sulfur and fluorine motifs into target molecules. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring precise molecular modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for incorporating fluorine atoms to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thiocyanate moiety and fluorine substitution enhance biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for fluorine-containing components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional side chains into polymers, altering properties like surface energy, chemical resistance, and adhesion.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of activity-based probes and labeling reagents for studying enzymatic activity and protein interactions.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used to prepare novel thiocyanate-containing ligands for coordination chemistry and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thiocyanic Acid 6-Fluorohexyl Ester
CAS No.	408-28-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12FNS
Molecular Weight	161.24 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluorohexyl thiocyanate; 6-Fluorohexyl rhodanide; 1-Fluoro-6-thiocyanatohexane; Hexane, 1-fluoro-6-isothiocyanato-; Thiocyanic acid, 6-fluorohexyl ester; NSC 163081; 6-Fluoro-1-hexyl thiocyanate; 6-Fluorohexyl isothiocyanate (common name variant)
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Quality Control

Our production of Thiocyanic Acid 6-Fluorohexyl Ester adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.470 - 1.480
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	1.08 - 1.12

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