Description

[(Pyridin-3-Ylmethyl)Thio]Acetic Acid is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring a pyridine-thioacetic acid hybrid structure, making it a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, combining a heterocyclic aromatic system with a reactive thioether and carboxylic acid group, provides unique reactivity 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 novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Functions as a versatile scaffold for creating chelating ligands in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers or organic semiconductors due to its electron-rich pyridine moiety.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Acts as a linker molecule for attaching functional groups to biomolecules via its reactive thioether and carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms or cellular processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(Pyridin-3-Ylmethyl)Thio]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	887090-42-8
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO2S
Molecular Weight	183.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Pyridin-3-ylmethyl)sulfanyl]acetic acid; 3-[(Carboxymethyl)thiomethyl]pyridine; (3-Pyridylmethylthio)acetic acid; [(3-Pyridylmethyl)thio]acetic acid; Pyridine-3-methanethiol, S-carboxymethyl derivative; NSC 796081; 887090-42-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [(Pyridin-3-Ylmethyl)Thio]Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry environment to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.