| CAS No. | 38240-17-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H6N2S |
| Molecular Weight | 126.18 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 6-Aminopyridine-2(1H)-thione is closely related to a nitrile group, sulfur-containing functionality in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
CATO supplies 6-Aminopyridine-2(1H)-thione (CAS 38240-17-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H6N2S, MW 126.18 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Structurally, 6-Aminopyridine-2(1H)-thione (C5H6N2S) contains a nitrile group, sulfur-containing functionality. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 126.18 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.
CATO manufactures 6-Aminopyridine-2(1H)-thione under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C5H6N2S |
| Molecular Weight | 126.18 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1967 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 1 |