2-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidine CAS 89966-99-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.89966-99-4
Molecular FormulaC7H15ClN2O
Molecular Weight178.66 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidine CAS 89966-99-4 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidine is closely related to an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

2-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidine (CAS 89966-99-4), molecular formula C7H15ClN2O and molecular weight 178.66 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 2-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidine (C7H15ClN2O) contains an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 178.66 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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), 2-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidine 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 FormulaC7H15ClN2O
Molecular Weight178.66 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1982
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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