4,6-Dimethoxy-2-methylpyrimidine

Table of Contents

• Product Specifications & Comparative Analysis
• Applications & Industrial Uses
• Synthesis & Handling Guidelines
• Case Studies & Client Examples
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Product Specifications & Comparative Analysis

Applications & Industrial Uses

Core Applications

• Agrochemicals: Key intermediate in azimsulfuron (CAS 120162-55-2), a sulfonylurea herbicide.
• Pharmaceuticals: Building block for moxonidine intermediates (CAS 40497-30-1).
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile precursor for methoxy- and methyl-substituted pyrimidines.

Performance Advantages

• Enhanced stability under alkaline conditions compared to hydroxyl analogs.
• High reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Synthesis & Handling Guidelines

Synthetic Pathways

• Methoxy protection of 4,6-dihydroxy-2-methylpyrimidine.
• Purification via recrystallization (ethanol/water).

Storage & Safety

• Store in cool, dry conditions (RT, 15-25°C).
• Use PPE during handling; non-flammable but reactive with strong oxidizers.

Case Studies & Client Examples

Case 1: Herbicide Production

• Client: Agrochemical manufacturer (Asia)
• Application: Annual procurement of 2 MT for azimsulfuron synthesis.
• Outcome: 18% yield improvement vs. traditional intermediates.

Case 2: Pharmaceutical Intermediate

• Client: API producer (Europe)
• Application: Batch-scale synthesis of antihypertensive drug intermediates.
• Outcome: Achieved 99.5% HPLC purity consistently.

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