Description

5-Pyrimidinemethanol is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound is crucial for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals due to its functionalized pyrimidine core. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of modern fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for metal complexes and catalysts in organic transformations.
• Material Science: A potential monomer or functional additive in the development of advanced polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Pyrimidinemethanol
CAS No.	25193-95-7
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2O
Molecular Weight	110.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Hydroxymethyl)pyrimidine; Pyrimidine-5-methanol; (Pyrimidin-5-yl)methanol; 5-Pyrimidinylmethanol; 5-Hydroxymethylpyrimidine; NSC 403697; 5-Pyrimidinecarbinol
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Quality Control

Our 5-Pyrimidinemethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider the use of a desiccant.

Specification

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