Description

2-(Octylthio)Pyridine is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a pyridine ring linked to an octylthio chain, offering unique chemical reactivity and physical properties. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and functional additive in advanced material synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial producers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer sectors for its role in creating novel molecules with tailored performance characteristics.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the thioether linkage can enhance biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a versatile synthon in medicinal chemistry for developing potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzymes or receptors where sulfur-containing heterocycles are active.
• Polymer Additive & Modifier: Acts as a stabilizer, chain transfer agent, or functional monomer to impart specific properties like UV resistance or altered surface characteristics to polymers and coatings.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Employed in coordination chemistry to create metal complexes used as catalysts in various organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into specialty formulations designed to protect metals, leveraging the adsorption properties of the pyridine and sulfur moieties.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize material surfaces (e.g., nanoparticles, polymers) to alter wettability, adhesion, or biocompatibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Octylthio)Pyridine
CAS No.	26891-70-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₁NS
Molecular Weight	223.38 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Octylthiopyridine; 2-(n-Octylthio)pyridine; Pyridine, 2-(octylthio)-; Octyl 2-pyridyl sulfide; 2-Pyridyl octyl sulfide; 2-(Octylsulfanyl)pyridine; 2-Octylmercaptopyridine
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Octylthio)Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. 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 detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 (GC/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.