Description

3-tert-Butylsulfanyl-Pyridine-2-Carbonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a pyridine core functionalized with a nitrile and a tert-butylthio group. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D and agrochemical manufacturers for developing novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional organic materials and polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating molecular probes to study biological systems.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: Supplied for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs for process development and pilot-scale production.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-tert-Butylsulfanyl-Pyridine-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	178811-40-0
Molecular Formula	C10H12N2S
Molecular Weight	192.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-3-(tert-butylthio)pyridine; 3-(tert-Butylthio)picolinonitrile; 3-(tert-Butylsulfanyl)pyridine-2-carbonitrile; 3-tert-Butylsulfanyl-2-pyridinecarbonitrile; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 3-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)thio]-; 3-(tert-Butylmercapto)picolinonitrile; 3-(tert-Butylthio)-2-cyanopyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-tert-Butylsulfanyl-Pyridine-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments.

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). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

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.