Description

1,2-Dimethyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring a saturated pyrimidine ring, which serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its structure makes it particularly significant for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, where it acts as a key precursor or ligand. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting the central nervous system or possessing antiviral properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its heterocyclic core contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Serves as a nitrogen-donor ligand in coordination chemistry and transition metal catalysis for various organic transformations.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and novel compound library generation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a key intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic chemicals.
• Polymer Additive Precursor: Can be utilized in the synthesis of monomers or additives designed to modify polymer properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,2-Dimethyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine
CAS No.	4271-96-9
Molecular Formula	C6H12N2
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dimethyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine; 1,2-Dimethyltetrahydropyrimidine; 1,2-Dimethyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidin; 1,2-Dimethylperhydropyrimidine; N,N'-Dimethyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine; 1,2-Dimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine; 1,2-Dimethylhexahydropyrimidine; 4271-96-9
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dimethyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal specifications and good manufacturing practice (GMP) guidelines where applicable.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	≤ 1.0% total

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