Description

3-Pyridinethiol,5-Methyl-(9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic thiol compound with the CAS registry number 762272-49-1. This chemical serves as a valuable sulfur-containing building block and ligand in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the pyridine-thiol moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Acts as a versatile ligand for transition metal catalysts in cross-coupling and other organic transformations, facilitating more efficient synthetic routes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other advanced materials with tailored electronic or surface properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Useful for bioconjugation and as a building block for creating molecular probes to study protein interactions and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Pyridinethiol,5-Methyl-(9Ci)
CAS No.	762272-49-1
Molecular Formula	C6H7NS
Molecular Weight	125.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylpyridine-3-thiol; 5-Methyl-3-pyridinethiol; 3-Mercapto-5-methylpyridine; 5-Methyl-3-mercaptopyridine; 3-Thiol-5-methylpyridine; 3-Pyridinethiol, 5-methyl-; 5-Methyl-3-pyridyl mercaptan
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Pyridinethiol,5-Methyl-(9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized by modern analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.