4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate

Name: 4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-052381

About 4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate, an organosulfur compound registered under CAS number 18991-39-4. The compound has the formula C9H9NS, corresponding to a molecular weight of 163.24 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (4-methylphenyl)methyl thiocyanate. Common synonyms include p-methylbenzyl thiocyanate and Thiocyanic acid, p-methylbenzyl ester.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate
Catalogue No.	VQ-052381
CAS Number	18991-39-4
IUPAC name	(4-methylphenyl)methyl thiocyanate
Molecular formula	C₉H₉NS
Molecular weight	163.24 g/mol
Exact mass	163.0456
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	DFKZGPBKYUQGAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC=C(C=C1)CSC#N
PubChem CID	186039

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	49.1 Å²
Synonyms	p-methylbenzyl thiocyanate, Thiocyanic acid, p-methylbenzyl ester, 1-methyl-4-(thiocyanatomethyl)benzene, 4-methyl thio benzyl cyanide, p-Xylylsulfocyanat, {[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]sulfanyl}carbonitrile, p-tolylmethyl thiocyanate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate is 18991-39-4. It is also known as p-methylbenzyl thiocyanate, Thiocyanic acid, p-methylbenzyl ester, 1-methyl-4-(thiocyanatomethyl)benzene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate?

4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate has the molecular formula C9H9NS and a molecular weight of 163.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (4-methylphenyl)methyl thiocyanate.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate can I order?

We supply 4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Methylbenzyl Thiocyanate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.