4,6-Dihydroxy-2-methylpyrimidine

• CAT Number: R031855
• CAS Number: 40497-30-1
• Molecular Formula: C5H6N2O2
• Molecular Weight: 126.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-4,6-pyrimidinedione; 2-Methylpyrimidin-4,6(3H,5H)-dione; 2-Methyl-4,6(1H,5H)-pyrimidinedione
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-1H-pyrimidin-6-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6N2O2/c1-3-6-4(8)2-5(9)7-3/h2H,1H3,(H2,6,7,8,9)
• InChIKey: BPSGVKFIQZZFNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=NC(=CC(=O)N1)O

4,6-Dihydroxy-2-methylpyrimidine (Cat No.: R031855) is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring two hydroxyl groups at positions 4 and 6 and a methyl group at position 2 on the pyrimidine ring. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the biosynthesis of thiamine (vitamin B1) and related cofactors. Its structure supports hydrogen bonding and electron delocalization, making it valuable for studying pyrimidine metabolism and enzymatic functions in biochemical and medicinal chemistry research. For research use only.