Description

6-Ethyl-5-Methyl-2(1H)-Pyrimidinone (Saltdata: Free) is a high-purity pyrimidinone derivative, a crucial heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty fine chemicals, where structural precision is paramount. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to create novel molecules with specific biological or functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyrimidinone moiety's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for designing advanced organic materials, including ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or functional polymers.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed in creating molecular probes and tool compounds for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up manufacturing under cGMP conditions for clinical trial materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Ethyl-5-Methyl-2(1H)-Pyrimidinone (Saltdata: Free)
CAS No.	1215295-84-3
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2O
Molecular Weight	138.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Ethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrimidin-2-one; 5-Methyl-6-ethyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinone; 2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 6-ethyl-5-methyl-; 6-Ethyl-5-methylpyrimidin-2(1H)-one; 6-Ethyl-5-methyl-2-hydroxypyrimidine
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Quality Control

Our 6-Ethyl-5-Methyl-2(1H)-Pyrimidinone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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