Compound Q&A
How is 6-Methyl-5-nitropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (CAS: 16632-21-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
6-Methyl-5-nitropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione can be synthesized via a multi-step process starting with the nitration of pyrimidine derivatives. Commonly, the nitration is performed using nitric acid in the presence of sulfuric acid as a catalyst. The final step involves the addition of methyl groups using methanol and an acid catalyst. The overall reaction is highly selective and yields up to 90% of the desired product.
About
CAS No
16632-21-6
English Name
6-Methyl-5-nitropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione
Molecular Formula
C5H5N3O4
Molecular Weight
171.11 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C(=O)NC(=O)N1)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
LIVYMRJSNFHYEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-23 10:23
