Description

2-(Chloromethyl)-3,5-Dimethyl-4-Methoxypyrimidine Hydrochloride is a high-purity, functionalized pyrimidine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive chloromethyl group and stable hydrochloride salt form, which facilitate its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is utilized to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral and anticancer research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct pyrimidine-based herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring a pyrimidine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating novel ligands for metal complexes and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Chloromethyl)-3,5-Dimethyl-4-Methoxypyrimidine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	86004-75-3
Molecular Formula	C8H12ClN2O•HCl
Molecular Weight	225.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-(chloromethyl)pyrimidine hydrochloride; 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyrimidine hydrochloride; 3,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-2-pyrimidinemethanol hydrochloride chloride; 4-Methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-chloromethylpyrimidine HCl
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Chloromethyl)-3,5-Dimethyl-4-Methoxypyrimidine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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