Description

Pentyl Thiocyanatoacetate is a specialized organic ester compound with the CAS registry number 5439-31-6. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and functional building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering unique reactivity due to the combined thiocyanate and ester functional groups. It is primarily utilized by research and development laboratories, agrochemical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers seeking to introduce specific molecular motifs into their target compounds.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a versatile building block for constructing heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an electrophile or a source of the thiocyanate group in nucleophilic substitution and addition reactions.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers and coatings with tailored properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for preparing novel ligands for catalysis and metal complexation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentyl Thiocyanatoacetate
CAS No.	5439-31-6
Molecular Formula	C8H13NO2S
Molecular Weight	187.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Amyl thiocyanatoacetate; Pentyl 2-thiocyanatoacetate; Acetic acid, 2-thiocyanato-, pentyl ester; Thiocyanatoacetic acid pentyl ester; n-Pentyl thiocyanatoacetate; 1-Pentyl thiocyanatoacetate; Amyl ester of thiocyanatoacetic acid
EINECS	226-618-9

Quality Control

Our Pentyl Thiocyanatoacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support custom purity requirements for research and industrial applications.

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 moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

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

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