Description

5-Formyl-2,4-dimethoxypyrimidine is a versatile and highly functionalized pyrimidine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a formyl group and methoxy substituents, makes it an invaluable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds and fine-tune molecular properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for creating functionalized polymers, ligands for catalysis, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, condensation reactions, and as a starting material for various heterocyclic compounds.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling: The reactive aldehyde group facilitates its use in bioconjugation chemistry for attaching probes or modifying biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Formyl-2,4-dimethoxypyrimidine
CAS No.	52606-02-7
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O3
Molecular Weight	168.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethoxy-5-pyrimidinecarboxaldehyde; 5-Pyrimidinecarboxaldehyde, 2,4-dimethoxy-; 2,4-Dimethoxypyrimidine-5-carbaldehyde; 5-Formyl-2,4-dimethoxypyrimidine; 52606-02-7; 2,4-Dimethoxy-5-formylpyrimidine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Formyl-2,4-dimethoxypyrimidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.