Description

3-Trifluoromethylsulfanylmethylsulfanyl-Pyridine is a high-value, multi-functional organosulfur and organofluorine building block. This compound matters for its unique chemical structure, which combines a pyridine core with trifluoromethylthio and methylthio substituents, offering distinct electronic and steric properties for advanced synthesis. It is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients, where its fluorine and sulfur motifs are critical for modulating bioavailability, metabolic stability, and binding affinity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting kinase inhibitors and CNS-active molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethylthio group enhances lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for functionalized ligands in catalysis or for incorporating fluorine/sulfur units into specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the synthesis of labeled compounds or probes for studying biological mechanisms and enzyme interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Scale-up: A critical building block for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) engaged in custom chemical synthesis for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Trifluoromethylsulfanylmethylsulfanyl-Pyridine
CAS No.	864684-86-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6F3NS2
Molecular Weight	225.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyridine, 3-[(trifluoromethyl)thio]methylthio]-; 3-((Trifluoromethyl)thiomethylthio)pyridine; 3-[(Trifluoromethyl)sulfanylmethylsulfanyl]pyridine; 3-(Trifluoromethylthiomethylthio)pyridine; 3-Pyridyl (trifluoromethyl) disulfide derivative; (3-Pyridylmethyl) trifluoromethyl disulfide; 864684-86-6 (CAS); 3-TFMTSMT-Pyridine
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Trifluoromethylsulfanylmethylsulfanyl-Pyridine is produced and verified under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its chemical nature as a fluoride/strong alkali reactive compound, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if long-term stability is required.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.