Description

5-Cyclohexyl-6-Methyluracil is a specialized uracil derivative with a cyclohexyl substituent, offering unique steric and electronic properties. This compound is valued as a key synthetic intermediate and a potential pharmacophore in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical researchers, agrochemical developers, and fine chemical manufacturers for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs and potential therapeutic agents targeting viral or enzymatic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, pesticides, or plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic core for biological activity.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate metabolic pathways and protein function.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers or organic electronic materials where its molecular structure can impart specific properties.
• Academic & R&D: Utilized in universities and corporate R&D labs for method development, library synthesis, and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyclohexyl-6-Methyluracil
CAS No.	135676-14-1
Molecular Formula	C11H16N2O2
Molecular Weight	208.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyclohexyl-6-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione; 6-Methyl-5-cyclohexyluracil; 5-Cyclohexyl-6-methyl-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione; Uracil, 5-cyclohexyl-6-methyl-; 135676-14-1; 5-Cyclohexyl-6-methyl-2,4-dihydroxypyrimidine
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Quality Control

Our 5-Cyclohexyl-6-Methyluracil is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and high-purity standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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