Description

4-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-Pyrimidine-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity pyrimidine derivative, a crucial heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a versatile and reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules, enabling the development of novel compounds with targeted properties. This intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the pyrimidine core's bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic ligands.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for chemical research in universities and corporate laboratories exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and material science.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for the development of advanced polymers and functional organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-Pyrimidine-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	67383-32-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O3
Molecular Weight	182.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylpyrimidine-5-carboxylate; 5-Ethoxycarbonyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylpyrimidine; 2-Methyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; 5-Carbethoxy-4-hydroxy-2-methylpyrimidine; 4-Hydroxy-2-methylpyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-Pyrimidine-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent chemical identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.