Description

Cyanic Acid CAS NO 71000-82-3 is a reactive chemical intermediate of significant importance in organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile precursor for the production of cyanates, carbamates, and various heterocyclic compounds. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates production, and the synthesis of agrochemicals and polymer additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and carbamate-based drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require cyanate or carbamate functional groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of specialty polymers, polyurethanes, and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for the introduction of the cyanate (-OCN) group into target molecules.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and compound libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of certain complex colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanic Acid
CAS No.	71000-82-3
Molecular Formula	CHNO
Molecular Weight	43.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydrogen cyanate; Cyanic acid monomer; Isocyanic acid (tautomer); Formonitrile oxide; Carbonimide oxide; HNCO; Hydrocyanic acid, oxide
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Quality Control

Our Cyanic Acid is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its reactive nature, it should be kept separate from incompatible materials such as strong bases, amines, and moisture. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Handle under an inert atmosphere if specified for the grade supplied.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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