Lab Chemical
SODIUM THIOCYANATE AR
Product code RXSOL-60-6605-581
Sodium thiocyanate also called sodium sulphocyanide, is the chemical compound with the formula NaSCN
Description
Sodium thiocyanate also called sodium sulphocyanide, is the chemical compound with the formula NaSCN. This colorless deliquescent salt is one of the main sources of the thiocyanate anion. As such, it is used as a precursor for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other specialty chemicals
Application
Application
Sodium thiocyanate is employed to convert alkyl halides into the corresponding alkylthiocyanates. Closely related reagents include ammonium thiocyanate and potassium thiocyanate, which has twice the solubility in water.