Description

4-Chloro-5-Methyl-2-Methylsulfanyl-Pyrimidine is a versatile and high-purity pyrimidine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which provides reactive sites for further chemical modifications to create complex molecules. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the development of active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and production of novel drug candidates, including potential antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive pyrimidine core.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations to construct complex heterocyclic systems.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for the development of specialty polymers, ligands, and functional materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-5-Methyl-2-Methylsulfanyl-Pyrimidine
CAS No.	61044-96-0
Molecular Formula	C6H7ClN2S
Molecular Weight	174.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methylthio)-4-chloro-5-methylpyrimidine; 4-Chloro-5-methyl-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine; 4-Chloro-5-methyl-2-methylsulfanylpyrimidine; 2-Methylsulfanyl-4-chloro-5-methylpyrimidine; 4-Chloro-5-methyl-2-(methylmercapto)pyrimidine; Pyrimidine, 4-chloro-5-methyl-2-(methylthio)-; 61044-96-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-5-Methyl-2-Methylsulfanyl-Pyrimidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for sensitive synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.