Description

Pyridine, 3-(Methylsulfinyl)-, (R)- (9Ci) is a high-purity, chiral sulfoxide derivative of pyridine, serving as a critical chiral building block and ligand in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to induce stereoselectivity in complex organic transformations, which is essential for producing enantiomerically pure compounds. This product is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and advanced materials.

Application

• As a chiral ligand or catalyst in transition metal-catalyzed asymmetric reactions, such as hydrogenations and oxidations.
• As a key synthetic intermediate in the research and development of novel pharmaceutical compounds.
• In the synthesis of enantiomerically pure agrochemicals and specialty fine chemicals.
• For use in method development and scale-up studies in process chemistry within R&D laboratories.
• As a chiral resolving agent or auxiliary in the separation of enantiomers.
• In academic research focused on organocatalysis and the study of sulfur-containing heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridine, 3-(Methylsulfinyl)-, (R)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	141986-55-2
Molecular Formula	C7H9NOS
Molecular Weight	155.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-(Methylsulfinyl)pyridine; (R)-3-(Methylsulfinyl)pyridine; 3-Pyridinesulfinic acid, methyl-, (R)-; (R)-3-Methylsulfinylpyridine; (R)-Pyridin-3-yl methyl sulfoxide; (R)-3-(Methylsulfinyl)pyridine; (R)-3-Pyridyl methyl sulfoxide; (R)-3-(Methylsulfinyl)pyridine (9CI)
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Quality Control

Our Pyridine, 3-(Methylsulfinyl)-, (R)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral excess is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.