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Usage

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
m-Cresol thiocyanate is used as a reagent for the synthesis of various drugs. Its reactivity with different functional groups allows for the creation of a broad spectrum of pharmaceutical compounds, contributing to the development of new medications and therapies.
Used in Agrochemical Industry:
m-Cresol thiocyanate is utilized as a reagent in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals. Its versatility in reacting with multiple functional groups enables the production of a variety of agrochemicals, which are essential for enhancing crop protection and yield.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H7NOS/c1-6-4-7(10)2-3-8(6)11-5-9/h2-4,10H,1H3

Upstream product

• 108-39-4 3-methyl-phenol 
• 1147550-11-5 ammonium thiocyanate 
• 540-72-7 sodium thiocyanide 

Downstream Products

• 404389-73-7 2-methyl-4-octyloxyphenyl thiocyanate 
• 1207268-84-5 ethyl 2-(3-methyl-4-(1-(3-(4-methyl-5-oxo-1-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-4,5-dihydrogen-1H-1,2,4-triazolyl))-benzylthio)-phenoxy)-acetate 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

N-doped ZnO as an efficient photocatalyst for thiocyanation of indoles and phenols under visible-light

In this study, nitrogen-doped ZnO nanorods (N–ZnO NRs) were synthesized via a very simple hydrothermal process, fully characterized, and this photocatalyst was successfully exploited in thiocyanation reactions of indoles and phenols at room temperature under visible light irradiation. Two important classes of aromatic compounds indoles, and phenols using N–ZnO NRs as photocatalyst treated with ammonium thiocyanate as thiocyanation agent formed the corresponding thiocyano compounds in good yields. Nitrogen is one of the most appropriate p-type dopants that is nontoxic, similar to the atomic radius to oxygen, and lower electronegativity and ionization energy than the O atom. Therefore, the N doping converts ZnO into the p-type ZnO semiconductor structure. This potent, simple, and versatile protocol afforded thiocyanation reactions of indole and phenols under visible light. The reactions proceeded through a radical pathway by applying air molecular oxygen as a low cost and environmentally friendly terminal oxidant. The proposed mechanism based on control experiments was thoroughly described. Graphic abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]

ARS-TiO2 photocatalyzed direct functionalization of sp2 C-H bonds toward thiocyanation and cyclization reactions under visible light

An ARS-TiO2 photocatalyst has been prepared, by a simple method through stirring a mixture of ARS and TiO2 at room temperature in the dark, to extend the photocatalytic response of titanium dioxide toward the visible light spectrum. The synergic effect of ARS and TiO2 in the photocatalyst system has catalyzed direct C-H functionalization of sp2 C-H bonds toward thiocyanation and cyclization reactions. Several aromatic and heteroaromatic scaffolds (2-phenylamino-thiazole, phenol, aniline, indole and pyrrole derivatives) were treated with the thiocyanate anion at room temperature. Herein, the first report on thiocyanation of phenol and synthesis of 2-aminobenzothiazole derivatives under visible light is presented.

MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE (MMP) INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

Hydantoin based compounds useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), particularly macrophage elastase (MMP-12) are described. Also described are related compositions and methods of using the compounds to inhibit MMP-12 and treat diseases mediated by MMP-12, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, acute lung injury, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), sarcoidosis, systemic sclerosis, liver fibrosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), arthritis, cancer, heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), Alport syndrome, and nephritis.

N -Thiocyanato-dibenzenesulfonimide: A new electrophilic thiocyanating reagent with enhanced reactivity

A novel electrophilic thiocyanating reagent, N-thiocyanato-dibenzenesulfonimide, was prepared and exhibited enhanced electrophilicity with a wide scope of substrates. Thus, it reacted with activated aromatics such as phenols, indoles, anilines and anisoles without a catalyst giving the corresponding thicyanate derivatives in high yields, while TfOH for unactivated arenes and hetero aromatics and Zn(OTf)2 for ketones was used as the catalyst, respectively. It is noteworthy that internal alkenes and styrenes were bifunctionalized giving 1,2-amino thiocyanates in high yields.

N-Thiocyanatosaccharin: A "sweet" Electrophilic Thiocyanation Reagent and the Synthetic Applications

N-Thiocyanatosaccharin (R1) was readily prepared from the sweet additive Saccharin in two steps with a 71% overall yield. By applying this new reagent to diverse nucleophiles such as benzothiophenes, indoles, oxindoles, aromatic amines, phenols, β-keto carbonyl compounds, and aromatic ketones, a novel electrophilic thiocyanation reaction was achieved with high yields (up to 99%). The potential recycling of Saccharin, the wide scope of substrates, and the mild reaction conditions made this protocol much more practical.

Rapid and efficient thiocyanation of phenols, indoles, and anilines in 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol under ultrasound irradiation

An efficient ultrasound-promoted thiocyanation of phenols, indoles, and anilines in the presence of N-chlorosuccinimide and NH4SCN using 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol as the solvent has been developed. The major features of the present protocol include the mild reaction conditions, short reaction times, good to excellent yields, and broad substrate scope. Moreover, scale-up synthesis can be achieved and the solvent can be easily recovered and reused.

Transition-metal-free regioselective thiocyanation of phenols, anilines and heterocycles

An expedient direct and regioselective thiocyanation of phenols, anilines and heterocycles is described. Transformation is realized via the direct C[sbnd]H functionalization under transition metal free conditions at ambient temperature in excellent yields. Method proved to be monoselective and variety of functional groups tolerated the reaction conditions. The practicality of the protocol is demonstrated in gram scale synthesis of a precursor of PPAR δ agonist in excellent yield.

Oxidant-free thiocyanation of phenols and carbonyl compounds under solvent-free conditions by AlCl 3/NH 4SCN

A simple, efficient, solvent-free, and mild method for thiocyanation of phenols by ammonium thiocyanate (NH4SCN) in the presence of AlCl3 has been developed. This new methodology was used to prepare para-thiocyanated products in good to excellent yields at 70°C. In addition, the successful α-thiocyanation of various ketones has also been described. Finally, a plausible mechanism of thiocyanation has been suggested.

Zeolite H-Sdusy Powder (Cbv720) as a Recyclable Catalyst for an Efficient Thiocyanation of Aromatic and Heteroaromatic Compounds in Acetonitrile

Thiocyanation of various aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds has been studied using Zeolite H-SDUSY Powder (CBV720) as catalyst and ammonium thiocyanate (NH4SCN) as thiocyanation reagent in acetonitrile medium. Reactions afforded good yields of products under stirred conditions at reflux temperature. Reactions underwent enhancements under sonication (using an ultrasonic probe of 24 kHz frequency) and microwave irradiation. The use of ultrasound decreased the reaction times from (7-12 h) to few minutes (70-150 min). The use of microwave irradiation much more effectively enhanced the reaction rates than sonicated and conventional protocols used in this study.

Ammonium metavanadate/thiocyanate-triggered electrophilic thiocyanation of aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds in aqueous bisulfate and acetonitrile media

The ammonium metavanadate/thiocyanate system is used as an efficient reagent for regioselective thiocyanation of aromatic and hetero aromatic compounds under conventional and nonconventional conditions such as ultrasonically assisted and microwave-assisted reactions. The reactions proceeded smoothly and afforded good yields of products with high regioselectivity. Longer reaction times (about 8 h) observed under conventional conditions were reduced to 0.5 h/30 min under sonication and to 90 s in the case of microwave-assisted reactions.