Description

5-Methylsulfanylpyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting various enzyme families.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyrimidine core structure.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a building block for designing chemical probes and inhibitors to study biological pathways.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized ligands for catalysts or functional organic materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CROs and CDMOs for client-specific custom synthesis projects requiring high-purity intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methylsulfanylpyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	69211-74-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O2S
Molecular Weight	182.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Methylthio)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic acid, 5-(methylthio)-; 5-Methylmercaptopyrimidine-4-carboxylic Acid; 5-Methylthio-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid; 5-(Methylsulfanyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid; 5-Methylsulfanyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid; 69211-74-1 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Methylsulfanylpyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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