Description

2-Methylpyrimidine is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound serving as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and material science.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring novel synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylpyrimidine
CAS No.	5043-43-0
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2
Molecular Weight	94.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1,3-diazine; 2-Picoline, 2-Pyrimidinemethane; α-Methylpyrimidine; Pyrimidine, 2-methyl-; NSC 60512
EINECS	225-732-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylpyrimidine is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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