3,4,5-Tris(4-pyridinylthio)-2,6-pyridinedicarbonitrile and its use to control bacteria and fungi
AssigneeThe Dow Chemical Company
InventorChristian T. Goralski
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Abstract
3,4,5-Tris(4-pyridinylthio)-2,6-pyridinedicarbonitrile is prepared by reacting three molar proportions of 4-alkali metal mercaptopyridine with one molar proportion of 3,4,5-trihalo-2,6-pyridinedicarbonitrile. The product has antimicrobial utility.
Claims3
The compound 3,4,5-tris(4-pyridinylthio)-2,6,-pyridinedicarbonitrile.
A method for controlling bacteria and fungi which comprises applying to said bacteria and fungi or their habitat an antimicrobially effective amount of 3,4,5-tris(4-pyridinylthio)-2,6-pyridinedicarbonitrile.
A composition for controlling bacteria and fungi comprising an antimicrobially effective amount of 3,4,5-tris (4-pyridinylthio)-2,6-pyridinedicarbonitrile in combination with a solid or liquid diluent medium.
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