Description

Phenacyl Thiocyanate is a versatile organic building block and reagent of significant interest in synthetic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive thiocyanate group and a carbonyl-activated methylene, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing heterocyclic compounds and sulfur-containing molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of thiazole, isothiazole, and other nitrogen-sulfur heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that incorporate sulfur-based functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile and a 1,3-dipole precursor in cycloaddition reactions and nucleophilic substitution processes.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in the design and synthesis of activity-based probes for studying enzyme mechanisms involving cysteine residues.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenacyl Thiocyanate
CAS No.	5399-30-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7NOS
Molecular Weight	177.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Oxo-2-phenylethyl thiocyanate; Phenacyl rhodanide; Thiocyanic acid, phenacyl ester; α-Thiocyanatoacetophenone; ω-Thiocyanatoacetophenone; 2-Phenacyl thiocyanate; Acetophenone, α-thiocyanato-; (Thiocyanatoacetyl)benzene
EINECS	226-400-9

Quality Control

Our Phenacyl Thiocyanate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °C

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