Description

4-([(4-Chlorobenzyl)Sulfanyl]Methyl)-6-[(4-Fluorophenyl)Sulfanyl]-2-(2-Pyridinyl)Pyrimidine is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic compound designed for advanced chemical synthesis and research. This molecule matters for its role as a sophisticated building block in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its unique sulfur-bridged aromatic structure enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create new compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor research and other small-molecule therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a key scaffold for developing new generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogen and sulfur functionalities.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Acts as a versatile building block for creating molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for potential use in organic electronic materials due to its conjugated pyrimidine-pyridine core.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific synthesis projects requiring complex heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-([(4-Chlorobenzyl)Sulfanyl]Methyl)-6-[(4-Fluorophenyl)Sulfanyl]-2-(2-Pyridinyl)Pyrimidine
CAS No.	338961-01-6
Molecular Formula	C23H17ClFN3S2
Molecular Weight	453.98 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(4-Chlorobenzylthio)methyl]-6-(4-fluorophenylthio)-2-(pyridin-2-yl)pyrimidine; 2-(4-[(4-Chlorobenzyl)sulfanyl]methyl-6-[(4-fluorophenyl)sulfanyl]pyrimidin-2-yl)pyridine; 4-((4-Chlorobenzylthio)methyl)-6-(4-fluorophenylthio)-2-(2-pyridyl)pyrimidine; 338961-01-6; 4-[(4-Chlorobenzylsulfanyl)methyl]-6-[(4-fluorophenyl)sulfanyl]-2-(2-pyridinyl)pyrimidine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-([(4-Chlorobenzyl)Sulfanyl]Methyl)-6-[(4-Fluorophenyl)Sulfanyl]-2-(2-Pyridinyl)Pyrimidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.