Description

Methyl 5-Chloro-2,6-Dioxo-3H-Pyrimidine-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity, versatile pyrimidine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized structure, which provides a reactive scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive pyrimidine-based compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and specialty chemicals requiring a chlorinated pyrimidine core.
• Academic & Contract Research: Valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry programs and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in drug discovery.
• Chemical Biology: Serves as a probe or labeling agent in biochemical research due to its reactive ester and chloro substituents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Chloro-2,6-Dioxo-3H-Pyrimidine-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	91447-90-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClN2O4
Molecular Weight	216.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-Chloro-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate; 5-Chloro-1H-pyrimidine-2,4,6-trione 4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-chlorobarbiturate; 5-Chlorobarbituric acid methyl ester; 4-Carbonmethoxy-5-chlorouracil; Methyl 5-chloro-2,4,6-trioxohexahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate; 5-Chloro-2,4,6-trioxohexahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 5-Chloro-2,6-Dioxo-3H-Pyrimidine-4-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and related substances are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

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%
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.