Description

1-Hydroxy-4-Methylpyridine-2-Thione is a versatile heterocyclic compound that serves as a key intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique thiopyridone structure provides valuable chelating and catalytic properties, making it essential for processes requiring precise molecular control. This product is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with antimicrobial or antifungal activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating advanced fungicides and plant protection agents.
• Polymer Additive: Acts as a stabilizer or catalyst component in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Metal Chelation & Corrosion Inhibition: Utilized in formulations for industrial water treatment and metal surface protection due to its strong metal-binding capability.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks in academic and industrial R&D.
• Photographic Chemicals: Employed in the formulation of certain light-sensitive materials and developers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hydroxy-4-Methylpyridine-2-Thione
CAS No.	25363-69-3
Molecular Formula	C6H7NOS
Molecular Weight	141.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2-pyridinethiol 1-oxide; 4-Methyl-1-hydroxypyridine-2-thione; 4-Methyl-2(1H)-pyridinethione 1-oxide; 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2(1H)-pyridinethione; 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pyridinethione; 4-Methyl-2-mercaptopyridine N-oxide; 4-Methylpyridine-2-thiol 1-oxide; HMPT
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Hydroxy-4-Methylpyridine-2-Thione adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is characterized and released according to established in-house specifications, which are aligned with industry best practices for fine chemicals. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 162°C
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.