Description

6-Amino-2-Mercapto-5-Methylpyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity pyrimidine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its multifunctional structure, which provides versatile reactivity for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research: Versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialized dyes, pigments, and complex organic molecules.
• Nucleic Acid Chemistry: Serves as a modified base analog in biochemical research and probe development.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Amino-2-Mercapto-5-Methylpyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	13166-59-1
Molecular Formula	C7H9N3O2S
Molecular Weight	199.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-6-amino-2-thiouracil-4-carboxylic acid; 6-Amino-5-methyl-2-thioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-6-amino-5-methyl-2-mercaptopyrimidine; 2-Mercapto-6-amino-5-methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid; 6-Amino-5-methyl-2-mercaptopyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid; 2-Thio-6-amino-5-methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid; AMTPCA
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Quality Control

Our 6-Amino-2-Mercapto-5-Methylpyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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