Description

6-Iodothymine is a halogenated pyrimidine derivative, a key building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for the development of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive compounds. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science industries seeking to develop novel therapeutic and diagnostic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies involving DNA/RNA modification, enzyme inhibition, and the investigation of metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for creating new pesticides or herbicides with specific modes of action.
• Diagnostic Reagent Synthesis: Employed in the production of labeled compounds or probes for molecular diagnostics and imaging.
• Material Science: Potential use in the development of organic electronic materials or specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-Iodothymine
CAS No.	31458-38-5
Molecular Formula	C5H5IN2O2
Molecular Weight	252.01 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-6-iodo-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione; 6-Iodo-5-methyluracil; 6-Iodo-5-methyl-2,4-dihydroxypyrimidine; 5-Methyl-6-iodouracil; 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-iodo-5-methylpyrimidine; 6-Iodothymine; Iodothymine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Iodothymine is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and development applications. While produced to general laboratory grade standards, specifications can be tailored upon request. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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