Description

4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-Pyrimidinethiol CAS NO 136547-17-6 is a high-purity, sulfur-containing heterocyclic building block characterized by its trifluoromethyl and thiol functional groups. This compound is a critical intermediate for the synthesis of advanced pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its unique structure imparts desirable metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and central nervous system (CNS) drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of the trifluoromethyl group.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, and other functionalized pyrimidine derivatives.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring novel heterocyclic chemistry and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The thiol group allows for coordination to metal centers, making it useful in designing novel catalysts and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-Pyrimidinethiol
CAS No.	136547-17-6
Molecular Formula	C5H3F3N2S
Molecular Weight	180.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Mercapto-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-2-thiol; 2-Pyrimidinethiol, 4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 4-Trifluoromethyl-2-pyrimidinethiol; 2-Thiol-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidine; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-mercaptopyrimidine; 2-Mercapto-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-Pyrimidinethiol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for advanced chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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