| CAS No. | 3546-51-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H5Cl2N3 |
| Molecular Weight | 178.02 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.
CATO supplies 2,4-Dichloro-N-methylpyrimidin-5-amine (CAS 3546-51-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H5Cl2N3, MW 178.02 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C5H5Cl2N3, 2,4-Dichloro-N-methylpyrimidin-5-amine contains a nitrile group, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 178.02 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C5H5Cl2N3 |
| Molecular Weight | 178.02 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |