Description

2-Bromobenzyl Thiocyanate is a versatile organobromine and thiocyanate bifunctional building block, essential for advanced synthetic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive benzyl bromide and a thiocyanate group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex sulfur- and nitrogen-containing heterocycles and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, ligand synthesis, and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and cancers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of activity-based probes for studying enzyme function and protein labeling.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Fundamental starting material for the construction of benzothiazoles, thiazolidines, and other sulfur-nitrogen heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromobenzyl Thiocyanate
CAS No.	926311-08-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNS
Molecular Weight	228.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-2-benzene carbonitrile, sulfide; (2-Bromophenyl)methyl thiocyanate; α-Bromo-o-tolyl thiocyanate; 2-Bromobenzylthio cyanate; o-Bromobenzyl thiocyanate; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-2-thiocyanato-; Thiocyanic acid, (2-bromobenzyl) ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromobenzyl Thiocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents. This material is moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
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.