Description

Pyrimidine-2,4,6-trithione is a versatile sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound with a unique trithione functional group. This specialized chemical serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific electronic or binding properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzymes or receptors where the trithione moiety can act as a pharmacophore or metal-chelating agent.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Ligand in Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a versatile ligand for transition metals, facilitating the creation of catalysts or functional materials with specific redox or magnetic properties.
• Organic Electronics Research: Investigated as a potential component in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, or non-linear optical materials due to its electron-rich structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental reagent for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex sulfur-containing heterocycles in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyrimidine-2,4,6-trithione
CAS No.	6308-40-3
Molecular Formula	C4H2N2S3
Molecular Weight	174.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Pyrimidinetrithione; 2,4,6-Mercaptopyrimidine; Pyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trithione; 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-trithione (tautomer); 2,4,6-Trithioxo-1,3,5-triazinan (tautomer); NSC 403119; 2,4,6-Trihydroxypyrimidine trithione tautomer
EINECS	228-613-8

Quality Control

Our Pyrimidine-2,4,6-trithione is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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