Description

4,4'-Dipyridyl Sulfide is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring a sulfur bridge connecting two pyridine rings. This unique structure makes it a valuable ligand and building block in coordination chemistry and materials science. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Catalyst Ligand: Used in the development of transition metal catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Material Science Building Block: Employed in the construction of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers with tailored electronic or porous properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as an intermediate in the research and development of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Component: Investigated for use in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial settings.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce pyridyl sulfide functionalities into polymer chains to alter physical or chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Dipyridyl Sulfide
CAS No.	37968-97-1
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2S
Molecular Weight	188.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Thiodipyridine; 4,4'-Dithiodipyridine (common misnomer); Di-4-pyridyl sulfide; 4-Pyridyl sulfide; Bis(4-pyridyl) sulfide; 4,4'-Sulfanediyldipyridine; p,p'-Dipyridyl sulfide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Dipyridyl Sulfide is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

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.