Description

2-Pyridinethione is a versatile organosulfur compound with a pyridine backbone, serving as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a nitrogen and a sulfur atom, makes it valuable for creating complex molecules with specific functional properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs with antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its heterocyclic structure contributes to biological activity.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as an effective component in metalworking fluids and industrial coatings to protect ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Polymer Additive: Serves as a stabilizer or curing agent in specialty polymer systems, including rubbers and epoxy resins.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex heterocycles and in catalysis studies.
• Biocide & Preservative: Utilized in the formulation of industrial biocides for material protection in paints, adhesives, and cosmetics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridinethione
CAS No.	2637-34-5
Molecular Formula	C5H5NS
Molecular Weight	111.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Mercaptopyridine; Pyridine-2-thiol; 2-Pyridyl mercaptan; 2-Thiopyridinol; 2-Pyridinethiol; 2-Sulfanylpyridine; 2-Pyridylthiol; 2-Pyridyl sulfhydryl
EINECS	220-149-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Pyridinethione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	55 - 58 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.