2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine

Name: 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039969

About 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine

2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine (CAS 3977-29-5) is a metabolite / degradant standard offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C5H7N3O and its molecular weight is 125.13 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-amino-4-methyl-1H-pyrimidin-6-one. Common synonyms include 2-Amino-6-methylpyrimidin-4(1H)-one and 2-amino-6-methylpyrimidin-4-one.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine
Catalogue No.	VQ-039969
CAS Number	3977-29-5
IUPAC name	2-amino-4-methyl-1H-pyrimidin-6-one
Molecular formula	C₅H₇N₃O
Molecular weight	125.13 g/mol
Exact mass	125.0589
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	KWXIPEYKZKIAKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=O)NC(=N1)N
PubChem CID	135402055

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	67.5 Å²
Synonyms	2-Amino-6-methylpyrimidin-4(1H)-one, 2-amino-6-methylpyrimidin-4-one, 2-Amino-6-methylpyrimidin-4-ol, 2-amino-6-methylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one, 6-Methylisocytosine, Mecytosine, 2-Amino-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinol, 2-Amino-6-hydroxy-4-methylpyrimidine, Superacyl, 4-Methylisocytosine, 4(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 2-amino-6-methyl-, 2-amino-6-methyl-1H-pyrimidin-4-one

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine is 3977-29-5. It is also known as 2-Amino-6-methylpyrimidin-4(1H)-one, 2-amino-6-methylpyrimidin-4-one, 2-Amino-6-methylpyrimidin-4-ol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine?

2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine has the molecular formula C5H7N3O and a molecular weight of 125.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-amino-4-methyl-1H-pyrimidin-6-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine can I order?

We supply 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.