Description

3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2,4-Dioxo-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydropyrimidine-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals, offering a structurally defined core for further functionalization. Pharmaceutical research and development (R&D) departments, agrochemical innovators, and specialty chemical manufacturers need it to create new molecules with targeted biological or material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, or metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science: Used in the research and development of advanced organic materials, such as ligands for catalysts or monomers for specialty polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile scaffold in multi-step organic synthesis for creating complex heterocyclic libraries for high-throughput screening.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting fundamental research in medicinal chemistry and synthetic methodology.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2,4-Dioxo-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydropyrimidine-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	202197-51-1
Molecular Formula	C13H12N2O5
Molecular Weight	276.25 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carboxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-pyrimidinedione; 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid; 5-Carboxy-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)dihydrouracil; Dihydrouracil-5-carboxylic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-; 202197-51-1; 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-5-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2,4-Dioxo-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydropyrimidine-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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

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