Application of Sodium Cyanate

Release time:2025-10-13 Source:This site

Sodium Cyanate (NaCNO) is a multifunctional inorganic chemical raw material with a wide range of applications and important industrial value. The following is a detailed analysis of its main uses:


1. Core application areas

1 Organic synthesis

is widely used as a key raw material for the production of organic compounds such as methyl methacrylate in the fields of medicine, pesticides, etc.

2 As a heat treatment agent for steel in the metallurgical industry, it can significantly improve the hardness and wear resistance of steel, making it suitable for high-strength steel manufacturing.

3 、 Pesticide manufacturing

is directly used as a herbicide, and synthesizes 4-chlorophenylurea, an intermediate for insecticides such as imidacloprid.


2. Other important uses

1 The pharmaceutical industry uses

as raw materials to participate in the synthesis of various drugs, including drugs that improve metabolic diseases.

2 Metal processing

● Surface cleaner: removes oil stains from metal surfaces.

● Electroplating additives: improve the uniformity and wear resistance of the coating.

3. Special applications

are used as trace dissolved components in organic solvents such as liquid chlorine and ethanol for specific chemical reactions.


III. Industry Impact

The widespread application of sodium cyanate has made it a key node in the chemical industry chain, especially in the fields of pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis and high-end material processing, where it is irreplaceable.