Sodium thiocyanate

Sodium thiocyanate (CAS 540-72-7), also known as sodium rhodanide or NaSCN, is an inorganic salt used across chemical manufacturing, textile processing, and life sciences as a reactive intermediate and biocidal agent. Its thiocyanate anion drives reactivity in synthesis, fiber treatment, and antimicrobial applications. In textile manufacturing, NaSCN functions as a solvent and spinning bath component for polyacrylonitrile fiber production.

This chemical directly influences fiber quality and process yield during manufacturing. Leather and paper processors use it as a preservation and biocide agent to control microbial growth during wet processing stages. Pharmaceutical and biotech applications rely on sodium thiocyanate as a reagent and buffer component in enzyme assays. It is also utilized in protein denaturation studies and chaotropic salt preparations.

Water treatment operations employ it as a catalyst precursor and process chemical in specific treatment chemistries. Sodium thiocyanate is supplied as a white crystalline powder or as an aqueous solution. Solution concentrations typically range from 50% to 58% by weight for industrial use. Technical grade is the most common commercial form, with higher-purity grades available to meet specific requirements.

These high-purity options are designed to meet pharmaceutical and laboratory specifications. Bulk quantities are standard for industrial buyers, with smaller packaging available for research and specialty use.