Description

5-(4-Pyridylmethylene)-2-Thioxothiazolidin-4-One is a high-value heterocyclic organic compound featuring a fused thiazolidinone and pyridine structure. This compound serves as a critical pharmacophore and versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers for developing novel therapeutic agents and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates with potential biological activity.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Core scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis in drug discovery.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Used in the development of molecular probes to study enzyme inhibition and biological pathways.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functionalized molecules.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or additive in the development of specialized polymers and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Pyridylmethylene)-2-Thioxothiazolidin-4-One
CAS No.	5061-42-7
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2OS2
Molecular Weight	222.29 g/mol
Synonyms	5-[(Pyridin-4-yl)methylidene]-2-sulfanylidene-1,3-thiazolidin-4-one; 4-Thiazolidinone, 5-[(4-pyridinyl)methylene]-2-thioxo-; 5-(4-Pyridylmethylene)-2-thioxo-4-thiazolidinone; Rhodanine, 5-(4-pyridylmethylene)-; 5-(4-Pyridinylmethylene)-2-thioxothiazolidin-4-one; PMTT; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 5-(4-Pyridylmethylene)-2-Thioxothiazolidin-4-One in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.