Description

4,6-Dimethylpyrimidine is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its pyrimidine core, which is a fundamental scaffold in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable and consistent raw materials for complex syntheses.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing pyrimidine or dihydropyrimidine moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the pyrimidine ring system is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel nitrogen-containing ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other specialty fine chemicals requiring specific nitrogen heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dimethylpyrimidine
CAS No.	1558-17-4
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2
Molecular Weight	108.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4,6-Dimethyl-1,3-diazine; 4,6-Dimethylpyrimidine; 4,6-Dimethyl-m-diazine; Pyrimidine, 4,6-dimethyl-; NSC 403697; 2,4-Dimethylpyrimidine (common misnomer); 4,6-Dimethylpyrimidine, 98+%
EINECS	216-310-5

Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dimethylpyrimidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in GMP-sensitive pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.495 - 1.505
Density (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.