Description

4-Ethyl-6-Hydroxy-2-Methylpyrimidine is a versatile pyrimidine derivative with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a crucial building block for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, offering a unique heterocyclic scaffold for molecular design. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antiviral or anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry and library synthesis in drug discovery programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethyl-6-Hydroxy-2-Methylpyrimidine
CAS No.	52421-75-7
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2O
Molecular Weight	138.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-ethyl-6-hydroxypyrimidine; 6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-ethylpyrimidine; 4-Ethyl-2-methyl-6-pyrimidinol; 4-Ethyl-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,3-diazine; 2-Methyl-4-ethyl-6(1H)-pyrimidinone
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Quality Control

Our 4-Ethyl-6-Hydroxy-2-Methylpyrimidine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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