Description

3-Methyl-5-Nitropyrimidin-4-One is a high-purity nitropyrimidinone derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules with targeted biological and material properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to construct heterocyclic cores for new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile building block for constructing complex pyrimidine-based libraries for high-throughput screening and medicinal chemistry.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized heterocyclic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-5-Nitropyrimidin-4-One
CAS No.	17758-33-7
Molecular Formula	C5H5N3O3
Molecular Weight	155.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3-methyl-4(3H)-pyrimidinone; 3-Methyl-5-nitro-4(3H)-pyrimidinone; 3-Methyl-5-nitropyrimidin-4(3H)-one; 4(3H)-Pyrimidinone, 3-methyl-5-nitro-; 5-Nitro-3-methylpyrimidin-4-one; 3-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-pyrimidin-4-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-5-Nitropyrimidin-4-One 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.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.