Description

4-Chloro-6-Methoxy-2-Methylpyrimidine-5-Carbonitrile is a high-purity pyrimidine derivative building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, enabling precise molecular construction. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands, polymers, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific synthesis projects.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Used in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-6-Methoxy-2-Methylpyrimidine-5-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	875233-60-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6ClN3O
Molecular Weight	183.59 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-6-methoxy-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinecarbonitrile; 2-Methyl-4-chloro-6-methoxypyrimidine-5-carbonitrile; 5-Cyano-4-chloro-6-methoxy-2-methylpyrimidine; 875233-60-6; 4-Chloro-6-methoxy-2-methylpyrimidine-5-carbonitrile; 4-Chloro-6-methoxy-2-methyl-5-cyanopyrimidine
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-6-Methoxy-2-Methylpyrimidine-5-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.