Description

[(6-Methylpyrimidin-4-Yl)Thio]Acetic Acid is a high-purity organic sulfur compound featuring a pyrimidine core, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate, enabling the development of novel molecules with tailored properties for demanding applications. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral or anticancer research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides where the pyrimidine-thioacetate moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials or polymers with unique conductive or photophysical properties.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Useful in biochemical research for modifying proteins or creating fluorescent probes due to its reactive thioether and carboxylic acid groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(6-Methylpyrimidin-4-Yl)Thio]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	88784-34-3
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2S
Molecular Weight	184.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(6-Methyl-4-pyrimidinyl)thio]acetic Acid; (6-Methyl-4-pyrimidinylthio)acetic Acid; 2-[(6-Methylpyrimidin-4-yl)sulfanyl]acetic Acid; Acetic acid, [(6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl)thio]-; 4-Pyrimidineacetic acid, 6-methyl-, thio- derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [(6-Methylpyrimidin-4-Yl)Thio]Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 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.