Description

4-Chloro-6-[(Methylsulfanyl)Methyl]-2-(4-Pyridinyl)Pyrimidine is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it serves as a critical intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceutical candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthetic precursor in the research and development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Serves as a scaffold for designing molecular probes to study biological pathways and protein function.
• Material Science Research: Potential building block for organic electronic materials or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its nitrogen-rich heterocyclic structure.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific synthesis projects.
• Academic Research: Used in university and institutional laboratories for methodological development and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-6-[(Methylsulfanyl)Methyl]-2-(4-Pyridinyl)Pyrimidine
CAS No.	478031-37-7
Molecular Formula	C11H10ClN3S
Molecular Weight	251.73 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-6-[(methylthio)methyl]-2-(4-pyridinyl)pyrimidine; 2-(Pyridin-4-yl)-4-chloro-6-[(methylsulfanyl)methyl]pyrimidine; 4-Chloro-6-(methylthiomethyl)-2-(4-pyridyl)pyrimidine; 4-Chloro-6-(methylsulfanylmethyl)-2-pyridin-4-ylpyrimidine; 4-Chloro-6-(methylthiomethyl)-2-(4-pyridinyl)pyrimidine; 478031-37-7; 4-Pyrimidine, 4-chloro-6-[(methylthio)methyl]-2-(4-pyridinyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-6-[(Methylsulfanyl)Methyl]-2-(4-Pyridinyl)Pyrimidine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided and available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
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.