Description

4-Ethyl-5-Fluoro-6-Hydroxypyrimidine is a fluorinated pyrimidine derivative, a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized structure, which is critical for constructing complex molecules with tailored biological and physical properties. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in antiviral and anticancer therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential building block for the synthesis of specialty chemicals and functional materials, such as ligands for catalysis.
• Nucleic Acid Chemistry: May be utilized in the synthesis of modified nucleosides or nucleotides for biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethyl-5-Fluoro-6-Hydroxypyrimidine
CAS No.	137234-87-8
Molecular Formula	C6H7FN2O
Molecular Weight	142.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-4-ethyl-6-hydroxypyrimidine; 6-Hydroxy-4-ethyl-5-fluoropyrimidine; 4-Ethyl-5-fluoro-6(1H)-pyrimidinone; 4-Ethyl-5-fluoropyrimidin-6-ol; 137234-87-8; 5-Fluoro-4-ethyl-6-pyrimidinol
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Quality Control

Our 4-Ethyl-5-Fluoro-6-Hydroxypyrimidine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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