Description

4,4'-(Dithiodimethylene)Dipyridine is a specialized organic compound featuring a disulfide-linked dipyridine structure, making it a valuable building block and reagent. This compound matters for its unique ability to act as a cross-linking agent or a precursor in the synthesis of functional materials and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel drug candidates, catalysts, and polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring disulfide or pyridine motifs.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used in polymer chemistry to create networks with specific mechanical or responsive properties for specialty coatings and hydrogels.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Utilized in biochemical research for modifying proteins or peptides via disulfide bridge formation.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of novel herbicides or fungicides where the dipyridine structure is biologically active.
• Material Science: Incorporated into the design of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-(Dithiodimethylene)Dipyridine
CAS No.	1020-71-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₂S₂
Molecular Weight	248.37 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Dithiodimethylenedipyridine; 4,4'-Dithiobis(methylene)dipyridine; 4,4'-(Dithiodimethylene)bis(pyridine); 4,4'-(Disulfanediylbis(methylene))dipyridine; 4-Pyridinemethanethiol, 4,4'-dithiobis-; Bis(4-pyridylmethyl) disulfide; 4,4'-Dipyridylmethyl disulfide; 4,4'-Dithiodimethylenedipyridine
EINECS	213-808-6

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-(Dithiodimethylene)Dipyridine is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure compliance with high-purity standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.