Description

2-Methoxy-6-Methyl-4(1H)-Pyrimidinone is a specialized pyrimidinone derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral and anticancer research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a key precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring a pyrimidinone core.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in chemical libraries and for method development in organic and medicinal chemistry.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating polymers with specific electronic or photophysical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-6-Methyl-4(1H)-Pyrimidinone
CAS No.	55996-28-6
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	140.14 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2-methoxy-4(1H)-pyrimidinone; 2-Methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-4(1H)-one; 4-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidine; 4(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 2-methoxy-6-methyl-; 2-Methoxy-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-6-Methyl-4(1H)-Pyrimidinone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

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