Description

4-Pyrimidinemethanethiol (9Ci) is a specialized sulfur-containing heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where the pyrimidine core and thiol functionality are critical for biological activity. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for metal-chelating ligands in catalytic systems and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of functionalized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized for modifying peptides, proteins, and other biomolecules via thiol-reactive chemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pyrimidinemethanethiol (9Ci)
CAS No.	119979-37-2
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2S
Molecular Weight	126.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Pyrimidinyl)methanethiol; 4-Pyrimidinylmethanethiol; 4-Pyrimidinemethanethiol; 4-(Mercaptomethyl)pyrimidine; Pyrimidine-4-methanethiol; 4-Pyrimidinylmethyl mercaptan; 119979-37-2
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Quality Control

Our 4-Pyrimidinemethanethiol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity, keep away from oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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