Intermediates

3,4-Dichlorophenyl Isothiocyanate

  • CAS No.6590-94-9
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

High-purity 3,4-Dichlorophenyl isothiocyanate (CAS 6590-94-9), a key building block for advanced organic synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D.

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Product Technical Details

Product Overview

3,4-Dichlorophenyl isothiocyanate is a high-value aromatic isothiocyanate widely employed as a versatile intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. With a molecular formula of C7H3Cl2NS and a molecular weight of 204.08 g/mol, this compound features two chlorine substituents at the 3- and 4-positions of the phenyl ring, conferring enhanced electrophilicity and regioselectivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions. Its reactive isothiocyanate (–N=C=S) functional group enables facile conjugation with amines to form thiourea derivatives, making it indispensable in the construction of complex heterocyclic scaffolds.

Specifications

Molecular FormulaC7H3Cl2NS
Molecular Weight204.08 g/mol
Density1.422 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Boiling Point134–136 °C at 7 mm Hg (lit.)
Flash Point>230 °F
Assay≥99.0%
AppearanceOrange-yellow transparent liquid

Industrial Applications

This compound serves primarily as a specialty intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and functional materials. Key application areas include:

  • Synthesis of thiourea-based bioactive molecules for medicinal chemistry programs
  • Preparation of ligands and catalysts in organometallic chemistry
  • Building block for fluorescent probes and analytical reagents
  • Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty polymers and dyes

Due to its reactivity and stability profile, 3,4-dichlorophenyl isothiocyanate is handled under inert atmosphere and stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from moisture and strong bases. Standard packaging is 200 kg per drum, with custom options available upon request.