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Pyrimidine

Pyrimidine (CAS 289-95-2), also known as 1,3-Diazine or m-Diazine, is a high-purity heterocyclic aromatic nitrogenous base widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, organic chemistry research, nucleic acid chemistry, and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound features a six-membered aromatic ring containing two nitrogen atoms at the 1,3-positions (meta-position), making it a fundamental building block for the development of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). As a key intermediate in heterocyclic synthesis, nucleophilic substitution, and functional group transformations, it exhibits excellent reactivity in electrophilic aromatic substitution, cross-coupling reactions, and derivatization pathways. Our product is manufactured under strict quality control standards, ensuring a purity of ≥98%, making it ideal for pharmaceutical manufacturing, medicinal chemistry research, nucleoside synthesis, and scale-up production. This compound is particularly valuable in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals containing pyrimidine scaffolds, antiviral drug intermediates, anticancer agent precursors, and specialty chemical precursors. As a reliable heterocyclic intermediate from our product line, it serves as an important precursor for constructing functionalized nitrogenous heterocyclic systems in drug discovery and fine chemical development programs.

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Product Name
Pyrimidine
CAS Number
289-95-2
Chinese Name
嘧啶
Synonyms
1,3-Diazine; m-Diazine; Metadiazine; Pyrimidine free base; 1,3-Diazabenzene; Pyrimidine base; C₄H₄N₂ heterocycle
Chinese Synonyms
间二氮杂苯; 1,3-二氮杂苯; 嘧啶游离碱; 嘧啶碱基
Molecular Formula
C₄H₄N₂
Molecular Weight
80.09 g/mol
Purity
≥ 98% (GC/NMR)
Product Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediates / Heterocyclic Compounds / Nitrogenous Bases
Appearance
Colorless to Light Yellow Liquid or Crystalline Solid
Melting Point
20-22°C (literature)
Boiling Point
123-124°C (literature)
Density
~1.016 g/cm³ (estimated)
Refractive Index
n₂₀/D ~1.501-1.504
Flash Point
31°C
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Store under inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon). Refrigerate at 2-10°C.
Shelf Life
24 months under recommended storage conditions
Packaging
100g/bottle, 500g/bottle, 1kg/bottle, 5kg/drum, or customized according to customer requirements
Applications
Pharmaceutical intermediates, organic synthesis, API manufacturing, nucleoside synthesis, antiviral drug development, anticancer agent synthesis, heterocyclic chemistry, agrochemical intermediates, fine chemical production
Reactivity
Suitable for electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic substitution, cross-coupling reactions, alkylation, acylation, and nitrogen-directed ortho-functionalization