Description

5-Iodo-6-Hydroxy-2-Methylthio-Pyrimidine is a high-purity, halogenated pyrimidine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity profile, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems essential for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences sector for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and other potential therapeutic agents targeting viral and oncological diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its pyrimidine core for bioactivity.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Serves as a versatile scaffold for creating molecular probes to study enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional unit for creating specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of bespoke compounds and libraries for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-6-Hydroxy-2-Methylthio-Pyrimidine
CAS No.	76510-61-7
Molecular Formula	C5H5IN2OS
Molecular Weight	268.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methylthio)-5-iodo-6-pyrimidinol; 5-Iodo-6-hydroxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine; 6-Hydroxy-5-iodo-2-methylthiopyrimidine; 2-Methylthio-5-iodo-6-hydroxypyrimidine; 5-Iodo-2-methylsulfanyl-6-pyrimidinol; 5-Iodo-6-pyrimidinol, 2-(methylthio)-; 76510-61-7
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Iodo-6-Hydroxy-2-Methylthio-Pyrimidine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and consistency for your research and development processes. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.