Description

2-[(2,6-Dichloropyridin-4-Yl)Thio]Acetic Acid is a high-value organosulfur compound featuring a pyridine core functionalized with chlorine and a thioacetic acid side chain. This unique structure makes it a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for synthesizing complex molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing molecules with pyridine-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and functional polymers due to its electron-deficient pyridine ring.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A crucial reagent for fine chemical and CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) companies offering bespoke synthesis services.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-[(2,6-Dichloropyridin-4-Yl)Thio]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	80542-50-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl2NO2S
Molecular Weight	238.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(2,6-Dichloro-4-pyridinyl)thio]acetic acid; (2,6-Dichloropyridin-4-ylthio)acetic acid; Acetic acid, 2-[(2,6-dichloro-4-pyridinyl)thio]-; 4-Pyridineacetic acid, 2,6-dichloro-α-mercapto- (9CI); 2,6-Dichloro-4-mercaptopyridine acetic acid; 80542-50-3; 2-(2,6-Dichloropyridin-4-ylsulfanyl)acetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-[(2,6-Dichloropyridin-4-Yl)Thio]Acetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets your precise research and development requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for reliable and traceable supply.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.