Description

Benzylthiourea is a versatile organic sulfur compound with the CAS registry number 621-83-0. This chemical serves as a critical intermediate and reagent in various synthetic and industrial processes, valued for its unique thiourea functional group. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and manufacturing applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thiourea or benzyl-protected amine moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a reagent in organic synthesis for constructing heterocycles and as a ligand or catalyst in certain metal-complexing reactions.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used in specialty formulations to protect metals in industrial systems.
• Rubber & Polymer Additives: Functions as a vulcanization accelerator or stabilizer in polymer chemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a chelating agent or derivatization reagent in specific analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzylthiourea
CAS No.	621-83-0
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2S
Molecular Weight	166.24 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Benzylthiourea; 1-Benzyl-2-thiourea; Thiourea, N-benzyl-; Benzylthiocarbamide; Urea, 1-benzyl-2-thio-; NSC 403697; BZU; Phenylmethylthiourea
EINECS	210-710-9

Quality Control

Our Benzylthiourea is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, melting point, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and traceable raw materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	162 - 166 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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