Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-(4-Methyl-5-pyrimidinyl)ethanone (CAS: 87379-42-8)?
Answer
1-(4-Methyl-5-pyrimidinyl)ethanone (CAS: 87379-42-8) is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 174.2 g/mol. It has a solubility of about 2.4 g/100 mL in water. The compound is moderately reactive and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions. It is insoluble in most organic solvents but soluble in polar aprotic solvents like dimethyl sulfoxide.
About
CAS No
87379-42-8
English Name
1-(4-Methyl-5-pyrimidinyl)ethanone
Molecular Formula
C7H8N2O
Molecular Weight
136.15 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=NC=NC=C1C(=O)C
InChIKey
ULLKFRGCRYFTHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-04 19:14
