Description

2(1H)-Pyrimidinethione, 5-Methyl- (9Ci) is a sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting antiviral, anticancer, or neurological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental building block for creating complex sulfur- and nitrogen-containing heterocycles in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Material Science: Potential applications in the development of organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, or specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2(1H)-Pyrimidinethione, 5-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	42783-64-2
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2S
Molecular Weight	126.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinethione; 5-Methyl-2-pyrimidinethiol; 5-Methyl-2-thiouracil; 5-Methyl-2-mercaptopyrimidine; 5-Methylpyrimidine-2-thiol; 2-Mercapto-5-methylpyrimidine; 2-Thio-5-methylpyrimidine; 5-Methyl-2-thioxo-1,2-dihydropyrimidine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2(1H)-Pyrimidinethione, 5-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically >95% by HPLC), physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research or production specifications.

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). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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