4-Mercaptopyridine (CAS 4556-23-4): Comprehensive User Guide
Table of Contents
- 1. Product Overview & Specifications
- 2. Key Applications
- 3. Usage Scenarios & Case Studies
- 4. Client Success Stories
- 5. Request a Quote
1. Product Overview & Specifications
Basic Parameters
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
CAS Number | 4556-23-4 |
Molecular Formula | C5H5NS |
Molecular Weight | 111.16 g/mol |
Appearance | White to pale yellow crystalline powder |
Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
Melting Point | 192-196°C |
Storage | 2-8°C in airtight container |
Comparative Analysis
Feature | 4-Mercaptopyridine | 2-Mercaptopyridine |
---|---|---|
Reactivity | High in metal coordination | Moderate |
Pharma Use | Widely adopted | Limited |
Thermal Stability | Superior | Lower |
2. Key Applications
Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Used in synthesis of antiviral/antibacterial agents due to sulfur-pyridine synergy.
Organic Synthesis
Acts as ligand in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki-Miyaura).
Material Science
Modifies gold surfaces in biosensor development through thiol-gold interactions.
3. Usage Scenarios & Case Studies
Case 1: Anticancer Drug Development
Facilitated creation of kinase inhibitors through regioselective functionalization.
Case 2: Conductive Polymer Production
Enhanced conductivity in polypyrrole composites for flexible electronics.
4. Client Success Stories
PharmaTech Solutions (Germany)
Achieved 22% yield improvement in API synthesis through optimized mercaptopyridine ratios.
NanoMaterials Inc. (USA)
Developed COVID-19 diagnostic chips with 99.3% detection accuracy using our grade.
5. Request a Quote
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