Description

4,6-Dihydroxy-2-Methylpyrimidine is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its dual hydroxyl functionality and pyrimidine core, which make it a crucial intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific biological or material properties. This product is essential for research and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a pyrimidine backbone.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for creating novel compound libraries and probing structure-activity relationships.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing certain heterocyclic dyes and optical brighteners.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dihydroxy-2-Methylpyrimidine
CAS No.	40497-30-1
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	126.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4,6-pyrimidinediol; 2-Methyl-4,6-dihydroxypyrimidine; 4,6-Dihydroxy-2-methyl-1,3-diazine; 2-Methyluracil (tautomer); 2-Methyl-4,6(1H,5H)-pyrimidinedione; 4,6-Dihydroxy-2-methylpyrimidine; 2-Methylbarbituric acid
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Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dihydroxy-2-Methylpyrimidine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.