Description

5-Methyl-2-Phenylpyrimidine is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the pyrimidine class, a key heterocyclic scaffold in medicinal and materials chemistry. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a core structure for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel nitrogen-containing ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Incorporated into the design of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or emissive materials for OLEDs, due to its electron-deficient pyrimidine ring.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein functions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects at various scales, from gram to kilogram quantities.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-Methyl-2-Phenylpyrimidine
CAS No.	77232-48-5
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenyl-5-methylpyrimidine; 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-diazine; 5-Methyl-2-phenylpyrimidine; 2-(5-Methylpyrimidinyl)benzene; NSC 406913; 77232-48-5; 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-pyrimidine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Methyl-2-Phenylpyrimidine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency, supported by comprehensive analytical documentation. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong 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.