Description

(5-Nitro-2-Furanyl)Methyl Thiocyanate is a specialized organic compound featuring a nitro-substituted furan ring linked to a thiocyanate functional group, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure provides reactivity that is essential for constructing more complex molecules in advanced chemical synthesis. This product is primarily targeted at research and development chemists and process development teams within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with potential antimicrobial or antiparasitic activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new crop protection agents, such as fungicides or herbicides, leveraging the reactivity of the nitro and thiocyanate groups.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile precursor for heterocyclic chemistry, enabling the construction of complex furan and thiazole-based compounds.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the synthesis of specialty polymers or functional materials where the nitro-furan moiety can impart specific electronic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new organic reactions and pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5-Nitro-2-Furanyl)Methyl Thiocyanate
CAS No.	4063-38-1
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2O3S
Molecular Weight	196.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-furfuryl thiocyanate; (5-Nitro-2-furyl)methyl thiocyanate; NSC 401564; Thiocyanic acid, (5-nitro-2-furanyl)methyl ester; 2-(Thiocyanatomethyl)-5-nitrofuran
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (5-Nitro-2-Furanyl)Methyl Thiocyanate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consideration should be given to maintaining an inert atmosphere (e.g., under nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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