Description

2-Thio(3-Iodobenzyl)-5-(1-Pyridyl)-[1,3,4]-Oxadiazole CAS NO 478482-75-6 is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a unique oxadiazole core substituted with thio, iodobenzyl, and pyridyl groups. This complex molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-purity building block and key intermediate for advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

This compound serves as a critical precursor in sophisticated chemical synthesis. Its primary and potential applications include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: For the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting specific enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: As a building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: In the development of advanced organic materials, such as ligands for catalysis or components for organic electronic devices.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Used in academic and industrial research to study biological pathways and protein interactions due to its potential binding properties.
• Custom Synthesis & Scale-up: Serves as a starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs for client-specific molecule production.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Thio(3-Iodobenzyl)-5-(1-Pyridyl)-[1,3,4]-Oxadiazole
CAS No.	478482-75-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₀IN₃OS
Molecular Weight	395.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(3-Iodophenyl)methylthio]-5-(pyridin-1-ium-1-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole; 3-Iodobenzyl 5-(1-Pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thioether; 5-(Pyridin-1-ium-1-yl)-2-[[(3-iodophenyl)methyl]thio]-1,3,4-oxadiazole; 1,3,4-Oxadiazole, 2-[[(3-iodophenyl)methyl]thio]-5-(1-pyridinyl)-; 478482-75-6; (3-Iodobenzyl)thio-5-pyridyloxadiazole
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Quality Control

We maintain a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and production use. Our standard offering for this advanced intermediate typically meets a purity specification of ≥95% (HPLC), with higher grades available upon request. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 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 for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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