Description

4-Mercapto-3-Pyridinesulfonamide is a specialized heterocyclic sulfonamide derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a mercapto and a sulfonamide group on a pyridine ring, makes it a valuable intermediate for developing novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with specific modes of action.
• Chemical Research & Development: Versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in academic and industrial labs.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Potential use in creating chelating ligands or organocatalysts due to its sulfur and nitrogen donor atoms.
• Material Science Precursor: Intermediate for synthesizing functionalized polymers or organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Mercapto-3-Pyridinesulfonamide
CAS No.	73742-63-9
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2O2S2
Molecular Weight	190.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pyridinesulfonamide, 4-mercapto-; 4-Mercaptopyridine-3-sulfonamide; 4-Sulfamoylpyridine-3-thiol; 4-Thiol-3-pyridinesulfonamide; 4-Mercapto-3-sulfamoylpyridine
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Quality Control

Our 4-Mercapto-3-Pyridinesulfonamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.