Description

2,4,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-Pyrimido-(5,4D)Pyrimidine is a heterocyclic organic compound with a fused pyrimidine structure, serving as a versatile and high-value chemical intermediate. Its unique molecular architecture makes it a critical building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical chemists, agrochemical researchers, and material scientists working on novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a complex heterocyclic core structure.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of specialty polymers, dyes, and organic electronic materials.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a scaffold or inhibitor in biochemical assays and for studying enzyme mechanisms related to purine and pyrimidine metabolism.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for organic chemists to construct more complex polycyclic compounds for various discovery programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-Pyrimido-(5,4D)Pyrimidine
CAS No.	6713-54-8
Molecular Formula	C6H4N4O4
Molecular Weight	196.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6,8-Tetrahydroxypyrimido[5,4-d]pyrimidine; Alloxanazine; Pyrimido[5,4-d]pyrimidine-2,4,6,8(1H,3H,5H,7H)-tetrone; 1H,3H,5H,7H-Pyrimido[5,4-d]pyrimidine-2,4,6,8-tetrone; Uric Acid Dimer (dehydration product); Isoalloxazine precursor
EINECS	229-785-7

Quality Control

Our production of 2,4,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-Pyrimido-(5,4D)Pyrimidine adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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