2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoic acid

2-硝基-5-氰硫基苯甲酸

Also known as: NTCB, 2-Nitro-5-thiocyanobenzoic acid, 2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoesaeure, 2-Nitro-5-thiocyano-benzoesaeure, Benzoic acid, 2-nitro-5-thiocyanato-

2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoic acid (CAS 30211-77-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H4N2O4S and a molecular weight of 224.19300 g/mol. It is also known as NTCB, 2-Nitro-5-thiocyanobenzoic acid and 2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoesaeure. Key properties include a melting point of 156-157ºC(lit.), a boiling point of 449ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.63g/cm3 and a flash point of 225.4ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
30211-77-9
Jingsj CID
J-36149-3
Molecular Formula
C8H4N2O4S
Chinese Name
2-硝基-5-氰硫基苯甲酸
Molecular Weight
224.19300 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point156-157ºC(lit.)
Boiling Point449ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.63g/cm3
Flash Point225.4ºC
Exact Mass223.98900
PSA132.21000
LogP2.38938
Appearancepowder | yellow
Refractive Index1.5690 (estimate)

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning
  • H315 — Causes skin irritation
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information[1]. Qiao Y, et al. Site-Specific Conversion of Cysteine in a Protein to Dehydroalanine Using 2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoic Acid. Molecules. 2021;26(9):2619. Published 2021 Apr 29. [2]. Price NC. Alternative products in the reaction of 2-nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoic acid with thiol groups. Biochem J. 1976;159(1):177-180.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2930909090
Summary2930909090. other organo-sulphur compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoic acid?

The CAS number of 2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoic acid is 30211-77-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoic acid?

2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoic acid has molecular formula C8H4N2O4S and molecular weight 224.19300 g/mol.

Is 2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoic acid hazardous?

2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoic acid?

For 2-Nitro-5-thiocyanatobenzoic acid, Upstream Products: 5,5'-Dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoic acid).

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