Description

Pyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound is essential for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals due to its reactive ester functionality. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, kinase inhibitors, and other drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research: Versatile starting material for organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and heterocycle functionalization in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for creating specialty polymers and functional materials with specific electronic or photonic properties.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Useful reagent for modifying biomolecules due to its ester group's reactivity under mild conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	2450-08-0
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Pyrimidinecarboxylate; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)pyrimidine; Methyl Pyrimidine-4-carboxylate; 4-Carbomethoxypyrimidine; Pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid, methyl ester; 4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester
EINECS	219-500-5

Quality Control

Our Pyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

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%

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