Description

2-(Methylsulfonyl)-5-Methylpyrimidine, 97% is a high-purity pyrimidine derivative featuring a methylsulfonyl functional group, a key structural motif in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable building block for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition or other biological pathways where the pyrimidine core is essential.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a key building block for developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a scaffold for constructing heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or precursor for creating specialty polymers and functional materials with specific electronic or photophysical properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Methylsulfonyl)-5-Methylpyrimidine, 97%
CAS No.	38275-45-5
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O2S
Molecular Weight	172.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrimidine; 2-Methylsulfonyl-5-methylpyrimidine; 5-Methylpyrimidine-2-sulfonylmethane; 2-(Methanesulfonyl)-5-methylpyrimidine; 5-Methyl-2-methanesulfonylpyrimidine; 2-Methylsulfonyl-5-methyl-1,3-diazine; 38275-45-5
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Methylsulfonyl)-5-Methylpyrimidine, 97% is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure it meets the declared specification and is free from significant impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and related substances is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
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.