Description

1,3-Dimethyluracil-5-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized pyrimidine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive aldehyde group makes it an invaluable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science sectors who require high-purity, specialized raw materials for drug discovery and fine chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Acts as a reactive handle for bioconjugation, labeling biomolecules, or creating chemical probes for studying biological processes.
• Material Science: Building block for synthesizing specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, or organic electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental reagent in organic chemistry research for methodology development and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Custom Synthesis: Serves as a starting point for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) to produce client-specific derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dimethyluracil-5-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	4869-46-9
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O3
Molecular Weight	168.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-1,3-dimethyluracil; 1,3-Dimethyl-5-formyluracil; 5-Aldehyde-1,3-dimethyluracil; 1,3-Dimethyl-5-carboxaldehydeuracil; 1,3-Dimethyl-5-formyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione; 5-Formyl-1,3-dimethyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione; DMU-5-CHO; Uracil-5-carboxaldehyde, 1,3-dimethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dimethyluracil-5-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. Custom purity grades and analytical packages are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider refrigeration at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.