Description

2-Amino-6-Hydroxy-5-(B-Hydroxyethyl)-4-Methylpyrimidine is a specialized pyrimidine derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both amino and hydroxyethyl functional groups, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules with high specificity. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly in antiviral and anticancer research pipelines.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• API Manufacturing: Employed in the production scale-up of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) requiring specific pyrimidine-based scaffolds.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use as a precursor or analog in biochemical studies involving nucleotides and related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-6-Hydroxy-5-(B-Hydroxyethyl)-4-Methylpyrimidine
CAS No.	6940-45-0
Molecular Formula	C7H11N3O2
Molecular Weight	169.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-amino-6-hydroxy-4-methylpyrimidine; 2-Amino-6-hydroxy-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylpyrimidine; 4-Methyl-2-amino-6-hydroxy-5-(β-hydroxyethyl)pyrimidine; 5-(β-Hydroxyethyl)-2-amino-6-hydroxy-4-methylpyrimidine; 2-Amino-6-hydroxy-4-methyl-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)pyrimidine; 6940-45-0; 5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-2-pyrimidinamine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-6-Hydroxy-5-(B-Hydroxyethyl)-4-Methylpyrimidine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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. The container must be kept tightly closed to protect the contents from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.