2-Mercaptopyridine N-oxide sodium salt is one of the active components in paint, sealants, shampoo, adhesive and aerosol due to its anti-microbial activity. In biochemistry studies, it is utilized to transport zinc into cells. Further, it is used to form bidentate oxothiolane chelates with transition metals. It acts as a stabilizer and viscosity building provider in weak basic or neutral medium.
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Applications
2-Mercaptopyridine N-oxide sodium salt is one of the active components in paint, sealants, shampoo, adhesive and aerosol due to its anti-microbial activity. In biochemistry studies, it is utilized to transport zinc into cells. Further, it is used to form bidentate oxothiolane chelates with transition metals. It acts as a stabilizer and viscosity building provider in weak basic or neutral medium.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Immiscible with liquid paraffin and olive oil.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Hassanpoor, S.; Khayatian, G. Combination of directly suspended droplet microextraction and flame atomic absorption spectrometry for determination of trace amounts of iron and copper. J. Braz. Chem. Soc. 2014, 25 (4), 734-742.
Oonishi, Y. Development of Novel Cyclizations via Rhodacycle Intermediate and Its Application to Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Chem. Pharm. Bull. 2015, 63 (6), 397-407.