Description

[1,3]Oxathiolo[5,4-C]Pyridin-6-Ylmethanol is a high-value, heterocyclic organic compound featuring a fused oxathiole and pyridine ring system with a hydroxymethyl functional group. This unique molecular architecture makes it a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for medicinal chemistry research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D organizations and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a privileged scaffold for constructing compound libraries in high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in the development of novel heterocyclic compounds for agrochemicals and material science applications.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research into new chemical entities and reaction methodologies in university and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	[1,3]Oxathiolo[5,4-C]Pyridin-6-Ylmethanol
CAS No.	872714-71-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO2S
Molecular Weight	181.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Hydroxymethyl)-[1,3]oxathiolo[5,4-c]pyridine; [1,3]Oxathiolo[5,4-c]pyridine-6-methanol; (Oxathiolopyridinyl)methanol; 872714-71-1; 6-Hydroxymethyl[1,3]oxathiolo[5,4-c]pyridine
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Quality Control

Our production of [1,3]Oxathiolo[5,4-C]Pyridin-6-Ylmethanol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are manufactured under a cGMP-compliant quality system suitable for pharmaceutical development. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, is performed to verify identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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