Description

4-Pyrimidinecarboxylicacid,5-Methyl-,Ethylester(9Ci) CAS NO 142730-01-6 is a high-purity pyrimidine derivative, a crucial heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the pyrimidine core is a critical pharmacophore.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for other complex heterocyclic compounds and specialty chemicals used in material science and catalysis.
• Research & Development: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs, structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, and library synthesis in academic and industrial labs.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in scale-up and optimization of synthetic routes for commercial manufacturing of target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pyrimidinecarboxylicacid,5-Methyl-,Ethylester(9Ci)
CAS No.	142730-01-6
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	166.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5-methylpyrimidine-4-carboxylate; 5-Methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; 4-Carbethoxy-5-methylpyrimidine; Ethyl 5-methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylate; 5-Methylpyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic acid, 5-methyl-, ethyl ester; 142730-01-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Pyrimidinecarboxylicacid,5-Methyl-,Ethylester(9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS), to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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