Description

4,6-Dichloro-2-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid is a versatile halogenated pyrimidine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering distinct sites for nucleophilic substitution and carboxyl group transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to construct complex heterocyclic scaffolds for active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antiviral, anticancer, and kinase inhibitor drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its pyrimidine core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating specialized polymers and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a probe or linker in bioconjugation chemistry and the development of molecular tools.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific, high-value pyrimidine derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dichloro-2-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	684220-30-2
Molecular Formula	C5H2Cl2N2O2
Molecular Weight	192.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyrimidinecarboxylic acid, 4,6-dichloro-; 4,6-Dichloropyrimidine-2-carboxylic acid; 4,6-Dichloro-2-carboxypyrimidine; 4,6-Dichloro-2-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid; 4,6-Dichloropyrimidine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-4,6-dichloropyrimidine; 4,6-Dichloro-2-pyrimidinecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4,6-Dichloro-2-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, with testing typically including identification, assay, and impurity profile determination. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results are provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your research or manufacturing requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its acidic/organic solvent nature, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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.