Description

2-Cyanothioacetamide is a versatile sulfur and nitrogen-containing organic building block with significant synthetic utility. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive cyano group and a thioamide moiety, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing heterocyclic compounds and complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various nitrogen and sulfur-containing heterocycles, such as thiazoles, pyrimidines, and triazoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its molecular framework contributes to the biological activity of the final product.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for creating specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its ability to form conjugated systems.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as a functional ligand or monomer.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, particularly in cyclocondensation reactions and as a source of the cyanothioacetyl functional group.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for metal ions, forming complexes that can be studied for catalytic or magnetic properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Cyanothioacetamide
CAS No.	7357-70-2
Molecular Formula	C3H4N2S
Molecular Weight	100.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanoethanethioamide; Thioacetamide, 2-cyano-; 2-Cyano-thioacetamide; Cyanoethanethioamide; NSC 403697; 2-Thiocyanatoacetamide; α-Cyanothioacetamide; Acetamide, 2-cyano-2-thioxo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyanothioacetamide is produced 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 from methods such as HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Due to its potential sensitivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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