Description

2,6-Bis(2,4-Dinitrophenylthio)Pyridine is a specialized organic compound featuring a central pyridine ring flanked by two 2,4-dinitrophenylthio groups, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role in the development of complex molecules, particularly in materials science and pharmaceutical research where specific sulfur and nitrogen-containing architectures are required. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to build novel heterocyclic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex pyridine-thioether backbones.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dinitrophenyl and thioether functionalities can contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis, useful in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or homogeneous catalysis.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers, dyes, or photoactive materials where its electron-accepting nitro groups can modify electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on exploring new reactions involving sulfur-nitrogen heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Bis(2,4-Dinitrophenylthio)Pyridine
CAS No.	78649-03-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₈N₆O₈S₂
Molecular Weight	488.41 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Bis[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)thio]pyridine; Pyridine, 2,6-bis[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)thio]-; 2,6-Bis(2,4-dinitrophenylmercapto)pyridine; 2,6-Di(2,4-dinitrophenylthio)pyridine; 2,6-Bis(2,4-dinitrobenzenethiolato)pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Bis(2,4-Dinitrophenylthio)Pyridine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

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.