Description

5-Pyrimidinecarboxaldehyde, 2,4-Dichloro- is a high-purity, halogenated pyrimidine derivative serving as a critical synthetic building block. Its value lies in its reactive aldehyde and chloro substituents, enabling precise molecular construction for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral drugs, and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a probe or linker in bioconjugation chemistry and proteomics research.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of client-specific target molecules under cGMP conditions where required.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Pyrimidinecarboxaldehyde, 2,4-Dichloro-
CAS No.	871254-61-4
Molecular Formula	C5H2Cl2N2O
Molecular Weight	176.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxaldehyde; 2,4-Dichloro-5-formylpyrimidine; 2,4-Dichloro-5-pyrimidinecarboxaldehyde; 5-Formyl-2,4-dichloropyrimidine; 2,4-Dichloropyrimidine-5-carbaldehyde; 5-Aldehyde-2,4-dichloropyrimidine; (2,4-Dichloropyrimidin-5-yl)methanal
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Quality Control

Our 5-Pyrimidinecarboxaldehyde, 2,4-Dichloro- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (HPLC), impurity profile, and physical characterization. Our quality commitment supports applications from research to commercial-scale cGMP synthesis.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider sealing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.