Description

6-(Methylsulfanyl)Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, sulfur-containing pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique molecular scaffold, which enables the introduction of both carboxylic acid and methylthio functional groups into target molecules. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with modified activity profiles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized ligands for metal catalysis or as a core structure in organocatalysts.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the production of functionalized polymers or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting point for synthesizing molecular probes to study enzyme function or cellular processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(Methylsulfanyl)Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	74470-26-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO2S
Molecular Weight	169.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Methylthio)picolinic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-(methylthio)-; 6-Methylsulfanylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 6-Methylmercaptopicolinic acid; 6-(Methylsulfanyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-Methylthio-2-picolinic acid; NSC 405124; 6-MTPA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 6-(Methylsulfanyl)Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP-compliant manufacturing for advanced pharmaceutical development projects.

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 strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.