Description

4-(Propylthio)Pyridine is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a pyridine ring substituted with a propylthio group, making it a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for complex synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfur and nitrogen heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pyridine-thioether moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating novel ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as conductive polymers and charge-transport layers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new organic reactions and methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Propylthio)Pyridine
CAS No.	26891-61-2
Molecular Formula	C8H11NS
Molecular Weight	153.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Propylsulfanylpyridine; 4-(n-Propylthio)pyridine; Pyridine, 4-(propylthio)-; 4-Propylthiopyridine; 4-Pyridyl propyl sulfide; 4-(Propylmercapto)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Propylthio)Pyridine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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