Description

2-Chloro-4-Methoxypyrimidine is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its dual functional groups, which enable precise chemical modifications for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is critically needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyrimidine core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating specialized polymers, ligands, and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry and process development research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for the tailored production of more complex, functionalized pyrimidine derivatives.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Methoxypyrimidine
CAS No.	22536-63-6
Molecular Formula	C5H5ClN2O
Molecular Weight	144.56 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-2-chloropyrimidine; 2-Chloro-4-methoxypyrimidine; 2-Chloro-4-methoxy-1,3-diazine; 4-Methoxy-2-chloro-1,3-diazine; 2-Chloro-4-pyrimidinol methyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Methoxypyrimidine is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided with every shipment and 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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.