Description

Thio)Pyridine-3-Carbonitrile is a specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a nitrile and a thioether group on a pyridine core, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thio)Pyridine-3-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	847687-71-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2S
Molecular Weight	148.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyanopyridine-2-thiol; 2-Mercaptonicotinonitrile; 2-Thioxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-2-pyridinethiol; 2-Pyridinethiol-3-carbonitrile; 2-Mercapto-3-cyanopyridine; 2-Sulfanylpyridine-3-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Thio)Pyridine-3-Carbonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

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.