Thiocyanic acid, p-methylbenzyl ester

This compound functions as an important sulfur-containing intermediate during the multi-step synthesis of Etoricoxib, a selective COX-2 inhibitor used for the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as arthritis. It helps in constructing the required substituted aromatic and heterocyclic framework of the final API. Thiocyanic acid, p-methylbenzyl ester serves as a key pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) Etoricoxib.