Description

2-Chloro-5-(Methylthio)Pyrimidine is a versatile and high-purity heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where precise molecular architecture is critical. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral and anticancer research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyrimidine core's bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and ligands for catalytic systems.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) producing tailored fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-5-(Methylthio)Pyrimidine
CAS No.	115581-36-7
Molecular Formula	C5H5ClN2S
Molecular Weight	160.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-5-methylsulfanylpyrimidine; 5-(Methylthio)-2-chloropyrimidine; 2-Chloro-5-(methylmercapto)pyrimidine; 2-Chloro-5-methylthiopyrimidine; Pyrimidine, 2-chloro-5-(methylthio)-; 115581-36-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-5-(Methylthio)Pyrimidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and meet stringent impurity profiles typical for fine chemical intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

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.