Description

2-Isothiocyanato-6-Methylpyridine is a versatile heterocyclic building block and chemical intermediate of significant importance in synthetic organic chemistry. Its core value lies in the reactive isothiocyanate functional group, which enables its use in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various disease pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactive site for molecular diversification.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Employed in the creation of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Heterocyclic Compound Library Synthesis: A valuable reagent for combinatorial and parallel synthesis in generating diverse libraries of pyridine-derived compounds for screening.
• Material Science Research: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymeric materials with specific functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isothiocyanato-6-Methylpyridine
CAS No.	52648-44-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2S
Molecular Weight	150.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2-pyridyl isothiocyanate; 2-Pyridineisothiocyanate, 6-methyl-; 6-Methylpyridin-2-yl isothiocyanate; 2-Isothiocyanato-6-picoline; NSC 403119; 6-Methyl-2-isothiocyanatopyridine; (6-Methylpyridin-2-yl)isothiocyanate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Isothiocyanato-6-Methylpyridine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the reactivity of the isothiocyanate group, minimize exposure to moisture and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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