Description

2-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 5-Hexyl- (9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic building block featuring a pyrimidine core substituted with a hexyl chain and a carboxylic acid functional group. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of more complex compounds in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules. The compound, identified by CAS number 72790-11-5, is supplied to meet the stringent requirements of process chemistry and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for creating molecules with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the design and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging the pyrimidine scaffold's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid group allows for coordination to metals, making it useful for creating specialized ligands in catalytic systems.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in academic and industrial research to create molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a building block in multi-step synthetic routes for producing high-value, complex organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 5-Hexyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	72790-11-5
Molecular Formula	C11H16N2O2
Molecular Weight	208.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hexylpyrimidine-2-carboxylic Acid; 5-Hexyl-2-pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxy-5-hexylpyrimidine; 5-n-Hexylpyrimidine-2-carboxylic Acid; 72790-11-5; 5-Hexyl-2-pyrimidine carboxylic acid; Hexylpyrimidinecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. While specific purity grades (e.g., >97%, >98%) are available, all material is characterized using modern analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97% (Typical, higher grades available)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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