Description

6-Amino-5-Nitro-2-Thio-Uracil is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both amino and nitro functional groups on a uracil-thione scaffold, makes it a critical intermediate for developing high-value fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to create novel compounds with specific biological or chemical activities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new classes of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its reactive nitro and thione groups.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex heterocyclic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a model compound or reagent in organic synthesis for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new methodologies.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the synthesis of specialized polymers and advanced materials with unique electronic or photonic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Amino-5-Nitro-2-Thio-Uracil
CAS No.	98020-47-4
Molecular Formula	C4H4N4O3S
Molecular Weight	188.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-6-amino-2-thiouracil; 2-Thio-6-amino-5-nitrouracil; 6-Amino-5-nitrouracil-2-thione; 6-Amino-5-nitro-2-mercapto-4-pyrimidinol; 4-Hydroxy-6-amino-5-nitro-2-mercaptopyrimidine; ANTU (context-specific); 5-Nitro-6-aminopyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dithione
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Quality Control

Our production of 6-Amino-5-Nitro-2-Thio-Uracil adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.