Description

Thiocyanic Acid 4-Methyl-2-Nitrophenyl Ester is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a thiocyanate ester functional group attached to a substituted nitrophenyl ring. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel compounds with potential biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the introduction of a thiocyanate or related functional moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, where the nitrophenyl and thiocyanate groups can contribute to biological activity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a versatile electrophile or coupling partner in organic synthesis for creating sulfur-containing heterocycles or complex molecular architectures.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments, leveraging the nitro and aromatic components of its structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Can be utilized to synthesize novel ligands for metal catalysis or as a component in material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thiocyanic Acid 4-Methyl-2-Nitrophenyl Ester
CAS No.	71215-88-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2S
Molecular Weight	194.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl thiocyanate; 2-Nitro-4-methylphenyl thiocyanate; 1-Methyl-2-nitro-4-thiocyanatobenzene; p-Tolyl-2-nitro thiocyanate; NSC 403119; Thiocyanic acid, 4-methyl-2-nitrophenyl ester; 2-Nitro-p-tolyl thiocyanate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Thiocyanic Acid 4-Methyl-2-Nitrophenyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfers should be minimized under direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.