Description

2-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Pteridine is a specialized heterocyclic compound featuring a pteridine core structure substituted with methoxy and trifluoromethyl groups. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-purity building block and key intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science, where its unique fluorine-containing scaffold is leveraged for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Acts as a scaffold or labeling agent in the design of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and mechanisms.
• Material Science: Investigated as a building block for advanced organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs or semiconductors, due to its electron-deficient pteridine core.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental research for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Pteridine
CAS No.	32706-07-3
Molecular Formula	C8H5F3N4O
Molecular Weight	230.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)pteridine; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methoxypteridine; 2-Methoxy-4-trifluoromethylpteridine; Pteridine, 2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 32706-07-3
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Pteridine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.