Description

5-Hydroxy-1,4-dihydropyrimidin-4-one is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D for creating novel active ingredients, agrochemical manufacturers for crop protection agents, and fine chemical producers for specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a key starting material for the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and complex organic molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories studying enzyme inhibitors and nucleotide metabolism.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hydroxy-1,4-dihydropyrimidin-4-one
CAS No.	15837-41-9
Molecular Formula	C4H4N2O2
Molecular Weight	112.09 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxypyrimidin-4(3H)-one; 4(3H)-Pyrimidinone, 5-hydroxy-; 5-Hydroxy-4-pyrimidinone; 5-Hydroxy-4(1H)-pyrimidinone; 5-Hydroxy-4-hydroxypyrimidine; Isobarbituric acid; Alloxan hydrate (tautomer)
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Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxy-1,4-dihydropyrimidin-4-one is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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