5-(Aminomethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-4-amine, CAS No. 95-02-3

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95-02-3

Catalog No. EBD684875

CAS 95-02-3

Name 5-(Aminomethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-4-amine

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4-Amino-5-aminomethyl-2-methylpyrimidine 2-Methyl-4-amino-5-aminomethylpyrimidine 4-Amino-2-methylpyrimidine-5-methylamine 5-(Aminomethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-4-amine 4-amino-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinemethanamine,dihydrochloride 4-amino-5-aminomethyl-2-methylpyrimidine,dihydrochloride 5-pyrimidinemethanamine,4-amino-2-methyl-(9ci) 4-amino-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinemethanamine,dihydrochlorine 2-methyl-4-aminopyrimidine-5-methanamine 2-methyl-5-(aminomethyl)-4-pyrimidinamine

Molecular Formula: C6H10N4

Molecular Weight: 138.17

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Vitamins and Coenzymes

Product Description:

4-Amino-2-methyl-5-(aminomethyl)pyrimidine, with CAS number 95-02-3, is a pyrimidine derivative characterized by its amino and aminomethyl substituents. It serves as a crucial intermediate in the chemical synthesis of thiamine (vitamin B1) and its derivatives. This compound is a key building block in the industrial production of thiamine hydrochloride, a vital nutrient essential for carbohydrate metabolism and neurological function. Its primary industrial application is in the pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement sectors for the manufacture of vitamin B1. The synthesis typically involves the condensation of this pyrimidine intermediate with a thiazole moiety. Due to its specific role in thiamine synthesis, it is not considered a general-purpose synthetic building block but rather a specialized intermediate with a defined end-use in the production of an essential vitamin.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 270-272 °C

Boiling Point: 301.6 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 161.5 °C

Density: 1.207 g/cm3