Description

2-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenyl]-2-Oxoethyl Thiocyanate is a high-purity synthetic organic intermediate characterized by its unique combination of a methylsulfonylphenyl group and a reactive thiocyanate moiety. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, enabling the synthesis of novel molecules with targeted biological activity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, crop protection, and specialty chemical industries for creating new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel small-molecule drug candidates, particularly in oncology and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Serves as a precursor for creating activity-based probes to study enzyme function and mechanism.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialized polymers and organic electronic materials due to its electron-withdrawing sulfone group.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex biaryl systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized for modifying ligand structures in transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenyl]-2-Oxoethyl Thiocyanate
CAS No.	937602-21-6
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO3S2
Molecular Weight	255.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Methanesulfonylphenyl)-2-oxoethyl thiocyanate; 2-Oxo-2-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]ethyl thiocyanate; 1-(Isothiocyanato)-2-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]ethanone; 4'-(Methylsulfonyl)phenacyl thiocyanate; [4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl](thiocyanatoacetyl); Ethanone, 1-(isothiocyanato)-2-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenyl]-2-Oxoethyl Thiocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP and ISO 9001 guidelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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