Description

4-Mercapto-2-Methylpyrimidin-6-Ylthiouronium Hydrochloride is a specialized heterocyclic building block and intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique bifunctional structure, incorporating both a mercapto group and a thiouronium moiety, which makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its reactive thiol and thiourea functionalities.
• Chemical Research Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor in academic and industrial laboratories for heterocyclic chemistry and medicinal chemistry studies.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Its structure can be modified to create ligands for metal catalysis or chelating agents for analytical chemistry applications.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Mercapto-2-Methylpyrimidin-6-Ylthiouronium Hydrochloride
CAS No.	88317-60-6
Molecular Formula	C6H10ClN4S2
Molecular Weight	237.76 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-mercapto-6-pyrimidinylthiuronium chloride; 6-(Aminocarbonothioylamino)-2-methyl-4-pyrimidinethiol hydrochloride; 4-Mercapto-2-methyl-6-pyrimidinylthiourea hydrochloride; 2-Methyl-4-thiol-6-pyrimidinylthiuronium chloride; S-(2-Methyl-6-pyrimidinyl)isothiouronium chloride derivative; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 4-Mercapto-2-Methylpyrimidin-6-Ylthiouronium Hydrochloride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and minimize exposure to air and moisture during weighing and use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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