3-tert-Butylsulfanyl-pyridine-2-carbonitrile
3-tert-Butylsulfanyl-pyridine-2-carbonitrile (CAS: 178811-40-0) is a heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C10H12N2S and a molecular weight of 192.28 g/mol. This pyridine derivative serves as a valuable building block in organic synthesis, particularly within the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. Its structure, featuring a nitrile group and a tert-butylsulfanyl substituent on the pyridine ring, allows for diverse chemical transformations and incorporation into more complex molecular architectures.

Organic Synthesis Intermediate
Utilised as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, offering a versatile pyridine scaffold for further functionalisation.
Pharmaceutical Research
A valuable building block for medicinal chemists in the development of novel pharmaceutical agents, contributing to the pyridine core found in many active compounds.
Fine Chemical Production
Employed in the production of speciality chemicals where a substituted pyridine moiety is required for specific molecular properties.
Heterocyclic Chemistry
Serves as a versatile reagent in heterocyclic chemistry, enabling the construction of diverse nitrogen-containing ring systems.
| Molecular weight | 192.28 |
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| Empirical formula | C10H12N2S |
Documentation
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Supply & logistics
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What is 3-tert-Butylsulfanyl-pyridine-2-carbonitrile used for?
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3-tert-Butylsulfanyl-pyridine-2-carbonitrile is primarily used as a building block and intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceutical research and fine chemical production.
What are the CAS number and molecular formula?
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The CAS number is 178811-40-0, and the molecular formula is C10H12N2S.
What grade and purity does Tech Serve Solutions supply?
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Tech Serve Solutions supplies this compound as a research or technical grade chemical. Purity details are available on the Certificate of Analysis. We do not represent it as USP, BP, EP, or any pharmacopoeial grade.
What are the safety and handling precautions for this chemical?
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How is this chemical shipped or exported?
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