2-Nitro-4-thiocyanatoaniline is a specialized organic intermediate that combines nitro, thiocyanate, and amine functional groups on a benzene ring, making it a valuable precursor for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds like benzothiazoles.
| CAS Number | 54029-45-7 |
| Chemical Formula | C 7 H 5 N 3 O 2 S |
| Molecular Weight | 195.20 g/mol |
| Appearance | Yellow to orange or reddish-brown crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 114 – 118 °C |
| Purity | ≥ 97.0% to ≥ 98.0% (typically by HPLC) |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO, Acetone, and hot Ethanol; poorly soluble in water |
| Safety Information |
Classified as Harmful (GHS07); it is harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin, and contact can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system. |
| Packing |
Laboratory: 25g, 100g, 500g amber glass or plastic bottles; Industrial: 25 kg fiber drums with moisture-proof polyethylene (PE) liners. |
| Synonyms | 4-Thiocyanato-2-nitroaniline, 2-Nitro-4-thiocyanophenylamine |
| Uses |
2-Nitro-4-thiocyanatoaniline is primarily used as a key intermediate in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of bioactive molecules, particularly anthelmintic drugs (like Nitroscanate) and benzothiazole derivatives.. |
