4-Bromo-2-methoxypyrimidine

• CAT Number: L044540
• CAS Number: 959240-72-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H5BrN2O
• Molecular Weight: 189.01
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-bromo-2-methoxypyrimidine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H5BrN2O/c1-9-5-7-3-2-4(6)8-5/h2-3H,1H3
• InChIKey: PVSARKGLAVSMNA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

4-Bromo-2-methoxypyrimidine(CAT: L044540) is a brominated pyrimidine derivative with a bromine atom at the 4-position and a methoxy group at the 2-position on the pyrimidine ring. This compound is commonly used as a versatile building block in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis. The bromine substituent makes it amenable to cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig couplings, allowing for the attachment of various functional groups to the pyrimidine core. The methoxy group can influence electronic properties and enhance the compound’s reactivity, making it suitable for designing bioactive molecules, such as kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other pharmaceutical candidates. Researchers utilize 4-bromo-2-methoxypyrimidine to develop complex molecules for drug discovery and materials science.