Description

Description

Ethyl 4-chloro-2-methylthio-5-pyrimidinecarboxylate (CAS No. 5909-24-0) is a high-purity pyrimidine derivative with the molecular formula C₈H₉ClN₂O₂S. This compound is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its IUPAC name, ethyl 4-chloro-2-methylsulfanylpyrimidine-5-carboxylate, reflects its structural features, including a chloro-substituted pyrimidine ring, a methylthio group at the 2-position, and an ethoxycarbonyl moiety at the 5-position.

Our product is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, ensuring optimal performance in synthetic applications. It is supplied as a crystalline solid with excellent stability under recommended storage conditions. Researchers and chemists will appreciate its reliability for use in nucleophilic substitution reactions, cross-coupling reactions, and as a building block for heterocyclic compounds.

Synonyms include: 2-methylthio-4-chloro-5-ethoxycarbonylpyrimidine, 4-Chloro-5-carbethoxy-2-methylthiopyrimidine, and 3EZY6B6CLY.

Application

Ethyl 4-chloro-2-methylthio-5-pyrimidinecarboxylate is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pyrimidine-based pharmaceuticals, including antiviral and anticancer agents. It serves as a precursor for the preparation of substituted pyrimidines through nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions. Additionally, this compound is utilized in agrochemical research for developing novel herbicides and pesticides. Its reactivity makes it valuable for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks in medicinal chemistry.

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