4,6-Dichloro-5-ethylpyrimidin-2-amine

• CAT Number: L019069
• CAS Number: 6343-68-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H7Cl2N3
• Molecular Weight: 192.04
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4,6-dichloro-5-ethylpyrimidin-2-amine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H7Cl2N3/c1-2-3-4(7)10-6(9)11-5(3)8/h2H2,1H3,(H2,9,10,11)
• InChIKey: RFDSRYRJLQXWBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

4,6-Dichloro-5-ethylpyrimidin-2-amine(CAT: L019069) is a chlorinated pyrimidine derivative used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound features chlorine atoms at the 4- and 6-positions and an ethyl group at the 5-position on the pyrimidine ring, with an amino group at the 2-position. The dichloro substitution pattern allows for selective functionalization, enabling further derivatization through nucleophilic substitution, making it valuable in building complex heterocyclic structures. In medicinal chemistry, this compound serves as a versatile scaffold for developing bioactive molecules, especially those targeting enzymatic or receptor pathways, where the pyrimidine core contributes to binding affinity and stability.