Description

2-Chloro-5-Octylpyrimidine is a specialized halogenated pyrimidine derivative, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a chloro substituent and a long alkyl chain, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the pyrimidine core is a common bioactive motif.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for the development of specialty chemicals used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes due to its molecular structure.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new heterocyclic compounds and reaction methodologies.
• Material Science: Investigated for the synthesis of polymers and advanced materials with specific electronic or surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-5-Octylpyrimidine
CAS No.	160237-80-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₉ClN₂
Molecular Weight	226.74 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Octyl-2-chloropyrimidine; 2-Chloro-5-n-octylpyrimidine; 2-Chloro-5-octylpyrimidine; Pyrimidine, 2-chloro-5-octyl-; 160237-80-9; 2-Chloro-5-octyl-pyrimidine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-5-Octylpyrimidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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