2-Chloro-4-(N,N-dimethylamino)pyrimidine

• CAT Number: R002563
• CAS Number: 31058-81-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H8ClN3
• Molecular Weight: 157.601
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2-Chloropyrimidin-4-yl)dimethylamine; NSC 45769
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-N,N-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8ClN3/c1-10(2)5-3-4-8-6(7)9-5/h3-4H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: MTEQLYDOCFPCAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN(C)C1=NC(=NC=C1)Cl

2-Chloro-4-(N,N-dimethylamino)pyrimidine is a heterocyclic compound featuring a pyrimidine ring with a chlorine atom at the 2-position and a dimethylamino group at the 4-position. It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The combination of the chloro and dimethylamino groups enhances its reactivity, allowing it to participate in various nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions. This compound is valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing biologically active molecules, including potential anticancer, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory agents, making it a versatile building block in drug discovery.