Description

2-Pyridyldithiocarbamic Acid Ethyl Ester is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a dithiocarbamate functional group linked to a pyridine ring. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and reagent in synthetic organic chemistry and biochemical research. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications requiring precise chemical modification or conjugation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring thiol-reactive functional groups.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Serves as a key linker in the modification of proteins, peptides, and antibodies for diagnostic and therapeutic development.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a chain transfer agent (CTA) or functional monomer in controlled radical polymerization processes like RAFT.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block for creating novel fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides with specific activity profiles.
• Research & Development: A crucial tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Surface Modification: Used to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) or functionalize gold nanoparticles and other surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridyldithiocarbamic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	13037-05-3
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2S2
Molecular Weight	198.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Pyridyldithiocarbamate; 2-Pyridyl Dithiocarbamic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Pyridyl Dithiocarbamate Ethyl Ester; 2-Pyridyl Dithiocarbamate Ethyl; 2-Pyridyl Dithiocarbamate; 2-Pyridyl Dithiocarbamic Acid Ethyl; 2-Pyridyl Dithiocarbamic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Pyridyl Dithiocarbamic Acid Ethyl Ester (PDCAE)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Pyridyldithiocarbamic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

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.