Description

2-Cyano-n-(4-Methylphenyl)Ethanethioamide is a specialized organic compound featuring a cyano group and a thioamide moiety attached to a tolyl ring, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. This compound is crucial for facilitating complex organic transformations, particularly in the construction of heterocyclic scaffolds and advanced pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis sectors for developing novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those containing thiazole, thiadiazole, or other nitrogen-sulfur heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive thioamide group.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile precursor for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and functional materials requiring specific cyano-thioamide chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal complexes used in catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-n-(4-Methylphenyl)Ethanethioamide
CAS No.	6127-18-0
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2S
Molecular Weight	190.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-N-(p-tolyl)ethanethioamide; 2-Cyano-N-(4-methylphenyl)ethanethioamide; 4-Methylbenzenecarbothioamide, 2-cyano-; N-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-cyanoethanethioamide; 2-Cyano-N-(4-tolyl)thioacetamide; p-Tolyl 2-cyanoethanethioamide; 2-Cyano-thioacet-p-toluidide; NSC 163081
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Cyano-n-(4-Methylphenyl)Ethanethioamide undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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