Description

2-Amino-4-Methylpyrimidine-5-Carbonitrile is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized pyrimidine core, which is essential for constructing complex molecular architectures with specific biological or material properties. This intermediate is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

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 development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and material science research.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized heterocyclic dyes and colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in creating novel ligands for metal complexes and catalytic systems.
• Material Science: A building block for organic electronic materials and polymers with specific optoelectronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-4-Methylpyrimidine-5-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	17321-97-0
Molecular Formula	C6H6N4
Molecular Weight	134.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyano-4-methylpyrimidin-2-amine; 4-Methyl-2-amino-5-cyanopyrimidine; 2-Amino-4-methyl-5-cyanopyrimidine; 5-Cyano-2-amino-4-methylpyrimidine; 2-Amino-4-methyl-5-pyrimidinecarbonitrile; 4-Methyl-2-aminopyrimidine-5-carbonitrile; 2-Amino-4-methylpyrimidine-5-carbonitrile (primary name)
EINECS	241-356-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-4-Methylpyrimidine-5-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments upon request.

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 such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.