Description

2-Mercaptopyridine n-Oxide is a versatile sulfur and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound. This organosulfur chemical serves as a key intermediate and functional ligand in advanced synthesis and material science. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating new fungicides and pesticides.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a versatile ligand in coordination chemistry and catalyst design for organic transformations.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in modifying polymer surfaces and creating functionalized materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a chelating agent or derivatization reagent in specific analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Mercaptopyridine n-Oxide
CAS No.	304675-78-3
Molecular Formula	C5H5NOS
Molecular Weight	127.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridinethiol 1-Oxide; 2-Mercaptopyridine 1-Oxide; 2-Pyridinethiol N-Oxide; 1-Hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridinethione; 2-Pyridinethione 1-Oxide; 2-Thiopyridone N-Oxide; Pyridine-2-thiol N-oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Mercaptopyridine n-Oxide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.