Description

Thiocyanatoacetic Acid Sodium Salt is a versatile organosulfur compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate and functional additive. Its unique structure, featuring both thiocyanate and carboxylate groups, enables its use in specialized organic synthesis and industrial processes. This chemical is particularly valuable for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable building blocks for heterocyclic chemistry and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfur heterocycles or thiocyanate functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require the thiocyanate moiety.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce thiocyanate groups into polymer chains, altering properties like adhesion, cross-linking density, or biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a source of the -SCN group in nucleophilic substitution and addition reactions for constructing C-S bonds.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used as a component in specialized corrosion inhibitor blends for industrial water treatment systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material science applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Thiocyanatoacetic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	63906-52-5
Molecular Formula	C3H2NNaO2S
Molecular Weight	139.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Thiocyanatoacetate; Sodium (Thiocyanato)acetate; Acetic Acid, Thiocyano-, Sodium Salt; Thiocyanoacetic Acid Sodium Salt; NSC 401579; Sodium 2-Thiocyanatoacetate; 2-Thiocyanatoacetic Acid Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Thiocyanatoacetic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results for assay, impurity profile, and other critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in advanced synthesis and industrial 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). 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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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