Description

4-Chloro-5-Ethyl-2-Methylpyrimidine is a high-purity pyrimidine derivative, a crucial heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and specialty chemical intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of novel drug candidates, particularly for antiviral, anticancer, and kinase inhibitor therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a core structure for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Chemical Research: Used as a versatile building block in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for the synthesis of specialized ligands, dyes, or photoactive materials.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in scale-up and optimization of synthetic routes for commercial production of fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-5-Ethyl-2-Methylpyrimidine
CAS No.	959239-71-5
Molecular Formula	C7H9ClN2
Molecular Weight	156.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-chloro-5-ethylpyrimidine; 5-Ethyl-4-chloro-2-methylpyrimidine; 4-Chloro-2-methyl-5-ethylpyrimidine; 959239-71-5; Pyrimidine, 4-chloro-5-ethyl-2-methyl-; 4-Chloro-5-ethyl-2-methyl-pyrimidine
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-5-Ethyl-2-Methylpyrimidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.