Description

2-Amino-4,6-Dichloro-5-Ethylpyrimidine is a halogenated pyrimidine derivative serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which provides multiple reactive sites for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of antiviral, anticancer, and other biologically active pyrimidine-based drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate in the development of specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, and organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of proprietary compounds and fine chemicals under cGMP guidelines where required.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-4,6-Dichloro-5-Ethylpyrimidine
CAS No.	6343-68-6
Molecular Formula	C6H7Cl2N3
Molecular Weight	192.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Ethyl-2-amino-4,6-dichloropyrimidine; 4,6-Dichloro-5-ethyl-2-pyrimidinamine; 2-Pyrimidinamine, 4,6-dichloro-5-ethyl-; 5-Ethyl-4,6-dichloropyrimidin-2-amine; NSC 5111; 2-Amino-4,6-dichloro-5-ethyl-pyrimidine; 4,6-Dichloro-5-ethyl-2-aminopyrimidine
EINECS	228-746-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-4,6-Dichloro-5-Ethylpyrimidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications from research to commercial-scale production under relevant ISO standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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