Product Description
2-Hydroxy-4-methylpyrimidine hydrochloride is a yellow-to-orange solid widely utilized as a reagent for organic synthesis. With the molecular formula C₅H₇ClN₂O and a molecular weight of 146.57, this compound is also referred to as 4-methylpyrimidin-2-ol hydrochloride. It exhibits a decomposition melting point of 243 °C. Generally stored at ambient temperature within an inert environment, the material is hygroscopic in nature.
Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 243 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Water |
| form | Solid |
| color | Green-Yellow |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| BRN | 3691454 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 5348-51-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HazardClass | IRRITANT |
| HS Code | 29335990 |
Product Application
2-Hydroxy-4-methylpyrimidine hydrochloride is a yellow-to-orange solid widely utilized as a reagent for organic synthesis. With the molecular formula C₅H₇ClN₂O and a molecular weight of 146.57, this compound is also referred to as 4-methylpyrimidin-2-ol hydrochloride. It exhibits a decomposition melting point of 243 °C. Generally stored at ambient temperature within an inert environment, the material is hygroscopic in nature.
