Description

Pyridium Iodide is a specialized organic iodide compound with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and research. Its unique structure makes it a valuable reagent for introducing iodine atoms into target molecules, facilitating the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity chemical is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and material science sectors seeking reliable and consistent building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring iodine-containing moieties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as an efficient iodination agent in various coupling reactions and functional group transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and photoactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as an intermediate in the creation of novel crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry research in academic and industrial settings.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridium Iodide
CAS No.	18820-83-2
Molecular Formula	C5H5IN2
Molecular Weight	220.01 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylpyridinium Iodide; N-Methylpyridinium Iodide; Pyridine, 1-methyl-, iodide (1:1); 1-Methylpyridin-1-ium Iodide; N-Methylpyridinium Iodide Salt; Picolinium Iodide (ambiguous); MPyI; Contact for EINECS details.

Quality Control

Our Pyridium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines to support its use in regulated applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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