CAS 76574-35-1

4-Amino-6-methoxy-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinecarbonitrile

Description:

4-Amino-6-methoxy-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinecarbonitrile is a chemical compound characterized by its pyrimidine ring structure, which is a six-membered aromatic ring containing two nitrogen atoms at the 1 and 3 positions. This compound features an amino group (-NH2) at the 4-position, a methoxy group (-OCH3) at the 6-position, and a methyl group (-CH3) at the 2-position, along with a cyano group (-C≡N) at the 5-position. These functional groups contribute to its chemical reactivity and potential applications in pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral or anticancer agents. The presence of the cyano group enhances its ability to participate in nucleophilic reactions, while the amino and methoxy groups can influence its solubility and interaction with biological targets. The compound's molecular structure suggests it may exhibit specific biological activities, making it of interest in medicinal chemistry. As with many pyrimidine derivatives, it may also serve as a building block for more complex organic synthesis.

Formula: C₇H₈N₄O

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8N4O/c1-4-10-6(9)5(3-8)7(11-4)12-2/h1-2H3,(H2,9,10,11)

InChI key: InChIKey=KHLKNDRAWAFBRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O(C)C=1C(C#N)=C(N)N=C(C)N1

Synonyms:

• 4-Amino-6-methoxy-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinecarbonitrile
• 5-Pyrimidinecarbonitrile, 4-amino-6-methoxy-2-methyl-