Description

5,5-Dimethylbarbituric Acid is a specialized barbiturate derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, where its unique molecular framework enables the creation of complex heterocyclic structures. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical development labs, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in creating new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of barbiturate-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds requiring a pyrimidinetrione structure.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in laboratory studies as a model compound for investigating enzyme inhibition and metabolic pathways.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized in the synthesis of monomers or additives for specialty polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a reference standard or reagent in various chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5-Dimethylbarbituric Acid
CAS No.	24448-94-0
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O3
Molecular Weight	156.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5-Dimethyl-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione; Dimethylbarbituric Acid; 5,5-Dimethyldihydro-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione; NSC 404042; 5,5-Dimethylbarbituric acid; 2,4,6-Trioxo-5,5-dimethylhexahydropyrimidine
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Quality Control

Our 5,5-Dimethylbarbituric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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