Description

3-Methyl-5-Nitro-1H-Pyridine-2-Thione is a specialized heterocyclic building block and sulfur-containing intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both nitro and thione functional groups, makes it a versatile precursor for the development of novel pharmacologically active compounds and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to create new molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive heterocyclic core.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating complexing agents and ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-5-Nitro-1H-Pyridine-2-Thione
CAS No.	6960-21-0
Molecular Formula	C6H6N2O2S
Molecular Weight	170.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-5-nitropyridine-2(1H)-thione; 5-Nitro-3-methyl-2(1H)-pyridinethione; 2-Mercapto-3-methyl-5-nitropyridine; 3-Methyl-5-nitro-2-pyridinethiol; 6960-21-0; 3-Methyl-5-nitro-2(1H)-pyridinethione; 5-Nitro-3-methyl-1H-pyridine-2-thione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-5-Nitro-1H-Pyridine-2-Thione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and process development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 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.