3-Pyridinemethanethiol, also known as 3-(mercaptomethyl)pyridine, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a pyridine ring substituted with a thiol group (-SH) at the 3-position and a methylene (-CH2-) bridge connecting it to the thiol. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinct odor. It is soluble in polar solvents such as water and alcohols, owing to the polar nature of the thiol group. The presence of the thiol functional group imparts notable reactivity, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, including oxidation and nucleophilic substitution. 3-Pyridinemethanethiol is of interest in organic synthesis and may serve as a building block for more complex molecules. Additionally, it has potential applications in medicinal chemistry and materials science due to its ability to form metal complexes and its biological activity. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as thiols can be toxic and have strong odors.

3-Pyridinemethanethiol

17617-05-9: 3-(Mercaptomethyl)pyridine, 3-(Sulfanylmethyl)pyridine, 3-Pyridylmethanethiol, 3-Pyridylmethyl mercaptan, 5-Mercaptomethyl-pyridin, 5-Mercaptomethyl-pyridin [German], 5-Mercaptomethylpyridine, Brn 0001870, Pyridin-3-Yl-Methanethiol, Pyridin-3-Ylmethanethiol, Pyridine, 3-mercaptomethyl-, 3-Pyridinemethanethiol

3-Pyridinemethanethiol is a ketone with the formula CHCH(SH). It is a ligand that reacts with metals in a variety of coordination complexes. 3-Pyridinemethanethiol reacts with alkyl groups to form cyclic thioketones, which are intermediates in many organic syntheses. The reaction of 3-pyridinemethanethiol with diethyl ether can be followed by voltammetry and has been used to measure the rate of the reaction. 3-Pyridinemethanethiol can also be used as a cocatalyst for reactions involving acid catalysts, such as inorganic acids. This compound has been shown to react with transition metal salts to form coordination complexes and undergo reactions involving oxidation or reduction.

CAS 17617-05-9: 3-Pyridinemethanethiol

3-Pyridinemethanethiol

Ref: 3D-SAA61705

3-(Sulphanylmethyl)pyridine

Ref: 54-OR305406

3-Pyridinemethanethiol

Ref: IN-DA0024GI