Description

5-Cyanouracil-1-Yl Acetic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, specialized pyrimidine derivative used as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where precise molecular architecture is paramount. It is primarily targeted at the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the research and production of nucleoside analogs and other biologically active molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel nucleoside-based antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides and fungicides with specific modes of action.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Serves as a reactive handle for attaching uracil derivatives to polymers, peptides, or other biomolecules.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in creating labeled nucleotides or probes for studying enzymatic mechanisms and nucleic acid interactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile precursor for a wide range of cyanouracil-containing specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyanouracil-1-Yl Acetic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1514064-13-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7N3O4
Molecular Weight	209.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (5-cyano-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-1-yl)acetate; 1-(Methoxycarbonylmethyl)-5-cyanouracil; 5-Cyano-1-(carboxymethyl)uracil methyl ester; 5-CN-Ura-1-CH2COOMe; 5-Cyanouracil-1-acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-(5-cyano-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)acetate
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Quality Control

Our 5-Cyanouracil-1-Yl Acetic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and cGMP manufacturing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.