CAS 698-30-6

4(3H)-Pyrimidinone, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-

Description:

4(3H)-Pyrimidinone, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl- is a heterocyclic organic compound characterized by a pyrimidine ring structure, which is a six-membered ring containing two nitrogen atoms at positions 1 and 3. This compound features a hydroxymethyl group (-CH2OH) at the 5-position and a methyl group (-CH3) at the 2-position of the pyrimidinone ring. It is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid and is soluble in polar solvents due to the presence of the hydroxymethyl group, which can engage in hydrogen bonding. The compound may exhibit biological activity, making it of interest in pharmaceutical research, particularly in the development of nucleic acid analogs or other therapeutic agents. Its molecular structure allows for various chemical reactions, including substitution and oxidation, which can be exploited in synthetic chemistry. As with many pyrimidine derivatives, it may also participate in interactions with biological macromolecules, influencing its potential applications in medicinal chemistry.

Formula: C₆H₈N₂O₂

Synonyms:

• 4(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-
• 5-Pyrimidinemethanol, 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-
• 2-Methyl-4-hydroxy-5-hydroxymethylpyrimidine
• Oxy-Pm
• 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Methylpyrimidin-4-Ol

5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-4(1H)-one

CAS: 698-30-6

5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-4(1H)-one is a pyrimidine compound that is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds. 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-4(1H)-one is converted to 2,5-dihydro-5-[(hydroxymethyl)amino]pyrimidine-4,6-dione by the enzyme glutamic decarboxylase and may be metabolized to form 2,5-dihydro-5-[(hydroxymethyl)amino]-4,6,-dimethylpyrimidine by microorganisms. It can also be converted to 5-(hydroxymethyl)amino-2,6-dimethylpyrimidine by the enzyme carboxypeptidase B. This compound is used in biochemical analyses and has shown to damage the cellular structure of microorganisms. It

Formula: C₆H₈N₂O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 140.14 g/mol

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