4-Amino-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-nitrosopyrimidine CAS 2209-72-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.2209-72-5
Molecular FormulaC5H6N4O2
Molecular Weight154.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Amino-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-nitrosopyrimidine CAS 2209-72-5 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4-Amino-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-nitrosopyrimidine is closely related to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 4-Amino-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-nitrosopyrimidine (CAS 2209-72-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H6N4O2, MW 154.13 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

4-Amino-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-nitrosopyrimidine (C5H6N4O2) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 4-Amino-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-nitrosopyrimidine meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H6N4O2
Molecular Weight154.13 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Nitrogen Atoms4

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