Description

4-(Butylthio)Pyridine is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a pyridine ring substituted with a butylthio group, serving as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials where the introduction of a sulfur-containing moiety is critical. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking reliable and scalable synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thioether-linked pyridine structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis for organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Butylthio)Pyridine
CAS No.	26891-64-5
Molecular Formula	C9H13NS
Molecular Weight	167.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Butylsulfanylpyridine; 4-Butylthiopyridine; Pyridine, 4-(butylthio)-; 4-(n-Butylthio)pyridine; 4-Pyridyl butyl sulfide; Butyl 4-pyridyl sulfide; 4-(Butylsulfanyl)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Butylthio)Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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