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HCID 68284Generated: October 23, 2026

Benzoyl isothiocyanate

NSC 29259 · Benzoylthiocarbimide · Benzoylisothiocyante · Benzoylisothiocyanat · BENZOYL ISOTHIOCYANATE · Epinastine Impurity 29 · N-BENZOYLISOTHIOCYANATE · BenzoylIsothiocyanate>Benzoyl isothiocyate, 98%

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Benzoyl isothiocyanate molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.532-55-8
Molecular formulaC8H5NOS
Average molar mass163.2 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass163.00918478 g/mol
SMILESO=C(N=C=S)c1ccccc1
InChIKeyCPEKAXYCDKETEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID68284
EC No.208-540-0
DTXSIDDTXSID00201257

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP3.2
Topological polar surface area61.5
Hydrogen bond donors0
Hydrogen bond acceptors2
Rotatable bonds1
Heavy atoms11
Formal charge0
Complexity190
SpringerMaterials PropertiesChemical shift
Melting point128 °C
Boiling point128-131 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)
Density1.214 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Refractive indexn20/D 1.6354(lit.)
Flash point>230 °F
Storage conditions2-8°C
SolubilityChloroformalmost insoluble
Physical stateLiquid
ColorClear yellow to orange-brown
Specific gravity1.214
SensitivityMoisture Sensitive/Lachrymatory
Merck14,1114
BRN606716
InChI1S/C8H5NOS/c10-8(9-6-11)7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H
InChIKeyCPEKAXYCDKETEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESO=C(N=C=S)c1ccccc1
CAS DataBase Reference532-55-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
FDA UNIIU8J7Q32B86
NIST Chemistry ReferenceBenzoyl isothiocyanate(532-55-8)
UNSPSC Code12352100
NACRESNA.22
GHS pictogramGHS05,GHS06
Signal wordDanger
GHS hazard statementsH301-H317-H318
GHS precautionary statementsP280-P301+P310+P330-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338+P310
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard symbolsT,Xi
Risk statements (R)25-32-36-43-42/43-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety statements (S)26-36/37-45-36/37/39
UN transport numberUN 2810 6.1/PG 3
Water hazard class (WGK)3
Hazard NoteLachrymatory/Moisture Sensitive
TSCA inventory statusT
Hazard class6.1Acute Tox. 3 OralEye Dam. 1Skin Sens. 1
Packing groupIII
Customs code29309070
Storage class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Limited quantities5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationDangerH301 (87.8%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301+P316, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P317, P321, P330, P333+P317, P362+P364, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 49 reports by companies from 6 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Regulatory informationBenzoyl isothiocyanate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 3 (87.8%)
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Water hazard class (WGK)3
TSCA inventory statusT
UN transport numberUN 2810 6.1/PG 3
Customs code29309070
Risk statements (R)25-32-36-43-42/43-36/37/38-20/21/22
Signal wordDanger
GHS pictogramGHS05,GHS06
Hazard symbolsT,Xi
hazard_noteLachrymatory/Moisture Sensitive
Safety statements (S)26-36/37-45-36/37/39
Hazard class6.1Acute Tox. 3 OralEye Dam. 1Skin Sens. 1
Storage class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Packing groupIII
GHS hazard statementsH301-H317-H318
Limited quantities5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)
GHS precautionary statementsP280-P301+P310+P330-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338+P310

Applications & Uses

Description

Benzoyl isothiocyanate is a chemical compound commonly used in organic synthesis and as a reagent in the pharmaceutical industry. It finds applications in producing dyes, pesticides, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Safety precautions must be taken when handling this compound as it can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. It should be stored in a tightly sealed container from heat sources or open flames. Proper ventilation and personal protective equipment such as gloves and goggles should be used during handling. Benzoyl isothiocyanate may have environmental impacts if not properly disposed of according to local regulations. Not for human consumption.

Uses

Benzoyl isothiocyanate has been used in the preparation of:1-benzoyl-3-(5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)thiourea, new thiourea derivativeguanine