Description

2-Amino-4-Chloro-5-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key precursor in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its specific substitution pattern enables targeted molecular construction. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel compounds with specific biological activities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, kinase inhibitors, and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Manufacturing: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug candidates targeting various disease pathways.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for the development of specialty polymers and functional organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-4-Chloro-5-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1240594-92-6
Molecular Formula	C5H4ClN3O2
Molecular Weight	173.56 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-2-amino-5-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid; 5-Pyrimidinecarboxylic acid, 2-amino-4-chloro-; 2-Amino-4-chloropyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid; 4-Chloro-2-aminopyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid; ACPCA; 1240594-92-6
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Amino-4-Chloro-5-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.