Description

2-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, Methyl Ester CAS NO 34253-03-7 is a versatile pyrimidine derivative, a crucial heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized pyrimidine core, enabling the construction of complex molecules with high precision. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, serving as a key intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific pyrimidine-based structures for activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating more complex heterocyclic compounds, ligands for catalysis, and functionalized materials in academic and industrial R&D.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in method development, process chemistry optimization, and the discovery of new chemical entities across multiple disciplines.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other specialty polymers where the pyrimidine moiety imparts specific electronic or binding properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	34253-03-7
Molecular Formula	C6H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	138.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-pyrimidinecarboxylate; Methyl pyrimidine-2-carboxylate; 2-Pyrimidinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Pyrimidine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)pyrimidine; Methyl picolinate analog
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Quality Control

Our 2-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC), identity (IR, NMR), and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
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.