Description

2-Methylbutyl Isothiocyanate is a highly volatile, reactive organosulfur compound belonging to the isothiocyanate family. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and a source of the pungent, bioactive isothiocyanate functional group. It is primarily sought by research and development laboratories, flavor and fragrance houses, and agrochemical manufacturers for applications requiring precise chemical reactivity and specific organoleptic properties.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a building block or precursor for synthesizing sulfur-containing flavor compounds that impart pungent, mustard-like, or horseradish notes.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its bioactive isothiocyanate moiety.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry as a scaffold for developing new therapeutic agents, particularly those exploring the biological activities of isothiocyanates.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile electrophile in organic synthesis for the preparation of thioureas, thioamides, and other sulfur-nitrogen heterocycles.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for gas chromatography (GC) or liquid chromatography (LC) analysis in quality control and research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylbutyl Isothiocyanate
CAS No.	4404-51-7
Molecular Formula	C6H11NS
Molecular Weight	129.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoamyl Isothiocyanate; Isopentyl Isothiocyanate; 3-Methylbutyl Isothiocyanate; (3-Methylbutyl) Isothiocyanate; Isothiocyanic Acid, 3-Methylbutyl Ester; 1-Isothiocyanato-3-methylbutane; 4404-51-7; NSC 401099
EINECS	224-548-1

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methylbutyl Isothiocyanate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the required specifications for your application. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including results for purity (by GC), identity (IR), and specific impurities, is available for each lot and supplied with every order.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain purity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.505 - 1.515
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.950 - 0.970

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