Description

4,6-Dimethyl-2-Iodopyrimidine is a halogenated pyrimidine derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the iodine substituent, which enables efficient cross-coupling reactions, making it indispensable for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antiviral and anticancer drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating functional organic materials, such as ligands for catalysts and monomers for specialty polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Ligand Preparation: Useful for synthesizing customized pyrimidine-based ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dimethyl-2-Iodopyrimidine
CAS No.	16879-40-6
Molecular Formula	C6H7IN2
Molecular Weight	234.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-4,6-dimethylpyrimidine; 4,6-Dimethyl-2-iodopyrimidine; 2-Iodo-4,6-dimethyl-1,3-diazine; 4,6-Dimethylpyrimidine, 2-iodo-; Pyrimidine, 2-iodo-4,6-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dimethyl-2-Iodopyrimidine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.