Description

2-Sulfanylidene-1H-Pyridine-3-Carbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block with a unique thione and nitrile functional group architecture. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Sulfanylidene-1H-Pyridine-3-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	52505-45-0
Molecular Formula	C6H4N2S
Molecular Weight	136.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyano-2-mercaptopyridine; 2-Mercaptonicotinonitrile; 2-Thioxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-2-pyridinethiol; 2-Pyridinethiol-3-carbonitrile; 1H-Pyridine-3-carbonitrile, 2-sulfanylidene-; 2-Thioxo-1,2-dihydro-3-pyridinecarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Sulfanylidene-1H-Pyridine-3-Carbonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

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). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.