Description

2-Pyrimidinecarboxaldehyde, 4-Methyl- is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its value lies in its reactive formyl group, which enables the construction of complex molecular architectures, particularly in medicinal chemistry. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with novel modes of action.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Intermediate for creating functionalized polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and bioconjugates for biological studies.
• Academic & Contract Research: Fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyrimidinecarboxaldehyde, 4-Methyl-
CAS No.	933745-52-9
Molecular Formula	C6H6N2O
Molecular Weight	122.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylpyrimidine-2-carboxaldehyde; 4-Methyl-2-pyrimidinecarboxaldehyde; 4-Methyl-2-formylpyrimidine; 2-Formyl-4-methylpyrimidine; 4-Methylpyrimidine-2-carbaldehyde; 4-Methyl-2-pyrimidinecarbaldehyde; 4-Methyl-2-pyrimidylcarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Pyrimidinecarboxaldehyde, 4-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.