Description

6,6'-Dithiodinicotinic Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a disulfide bridge connecting two nicotinic acid moieties, making it a valuable bifunctional building block. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring a versatile precursor for synthesizing novel ligands, pharmaceutical intermediates, and functional materials. It is particularly relevant for applications in medicinal chemistry, materials science, and as a biochemical reagent in life science research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzymes or receptors where the disulfide linkage is critical for activity or stability.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reagent in studying redox biology, protein modification, and as a building block for synthesizing probes or inhibitors that interact with thiol groups.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a versatile scaffold for creating chelating agents, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and catalysts in coordination chemistry.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the development of functional polymers, self-assembling materials, and cross-linking agents where the disulfide bond can provide dynamic or responsive properties.
• Agrochemical Development: Investigated as an intermediate for creating new crop protection agents with specific modes of action.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,6'-Dithiodinicotinic Acid
CAS No.	15658-35-2
Molecular Formula	C12H8N2O4S2
Molecular Weight	308.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Dinico-6,6'-dithiodinicotinate; 6,6'-Disulfanediyldinicotinic Acid; 3,3'-Dithiobis(6-pyridinecarboxylic Acid); Bis(6-carboxypyridin-3-yl) Disulfide; 6,6'-Dithiobisnicotinic Acid; 3-Carboxy-5-[(5-carboxy-3-pyridinyl)dithio]pyridine; 6,6'-Dithiodinicotinate
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Quality Control

Our 6,6'-Dithiodinicotinic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, related substances, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research and development specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.