Description

Thiocyanic Acid 3-Methylbutyl Ester is an organic thiocyanate ester, a versatile chemical intermediate valued for its unique sulfur-containing functional group. This compound is critical for introducing the thiocyanate moiety into more complex molecules, enabling the synthesis of specialized agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and rubber chemicals. It serves the needs of research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and polymer industries.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a reagent for introducing the thiocyanate group in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Rubber & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a vulcanization accelerator or a modifying agent in the production of specialty elastomers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic transformations, including nucleophilic substitution and cyclization reactions.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialized formulations for industrial metal treatment and protection.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for chemical research in academic and industrial laboratories exploring sulfur chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thiocyanic Acid 3-Methylbutyl Ester
CAS No.	543-50-0
Molecular Formula	C6H11NS
Molecular Weight	129.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylbutyl thiocyanate; Isoamyl thiocyanate; Isopentyl thiocyanate; Isopentyl rhodanate; 1-(Isothiocyanato)-3-methylbutane; 3-Methylbutyl ester of thiocyanic acid; Thiocyanic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester; Isoamyl rhodanide
EINECS	208-855-5

Quality Control

Our production of Thiocyanic Acid 3-Methylbutyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (GC/HPLC), identity confirmation (IR), and impurity profiling, to ensure consistency and high purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.470 - 1.475
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.950 - 0.970
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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