Description

4-Oxo-5-Thiocyanato-Pentanoic Acid is a versatile sulfur-containing organic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a ketone and a thiocyanate functional group, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific sulfur-based functionalities into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thiocyanate or thiol incorporation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thiocyanate moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Chelator Production: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional side chains into polymers, altering properties like adhesion, solubility, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for constructing heterocyclic compounds and other complex organic structures in research laboratories.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Potential use in modifying biomolecules due to the reactive thiocyanate group, which can couple with amines.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Oxo-5-Thiocyanato-Pentanoic Acid
CAS No.	5440-64-2
Molecular Formula	C6H7NO3S
Molecular Weight	173.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Thiocyanatolevulinic Acid; 4-Oxo-5-thiocyanatopentanoic Acid; 5-Thiocyanato-4-oxopentanoic Acid; Levulinic acid, 5-thiocyano-; NSC 163063; 4-Oxo-5-thiocyanovaleric Acid; 5-(Thiocyanato)-4-oxopentanoic Acid
EINECS	226-632-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Oxo-5-Thiocyanato-Pentanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures material integrity for your critical synthetic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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