Description

5-Bromo-3-Nitro-Pyridine-2-Thiol is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it serves as a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences sector for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogen and nitro functional groups.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized ligands for catalysis and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold for designing molecular probes and bioconjugation reagents.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Research: Utilized in the synthesis of electron-transport or emissive layer materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-3-Nitro-Pyridine-2-Thiol
CAS No.	886372-86-7
Molecular Formula	C5H3BrN2O2S
Molecular Weight	235.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Mercapto-5-bromo-3-nitropyridine; 5-Bromo-3-nitro-2-pyridinethiol; 5-Bromo-3-nitro-2-mercaptopyridine; 2-Pyridinethiol, 5-bromo-3-nitro-; 886372-86-7; 5-Br-3-NO2-Py-2-SH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-3-Nitro-Pyridine-2-Thiol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to meet rigorous in-house specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity for oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.