The 2-Methyl-4,6-dihydroxy pyrimidine, with the CAS registry number 40497-30-1, is also known as 4,6(1H,5H)-Pyrimidinedione, 2-methyl-. It belongs to the product categories of Pyrimidine; APIs & Intermediate; Pyridines, Pyrimidines, Purines and Pteredines; Pyrimidines. Its EINECS registry number is 254-941-9. This chemical's molecular formula is C₅H₆N₂O₂ and molecular weight is 126.11. Its systematic name is called 6-hydroxy-2-methylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one. What's more, this chemical can be used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates. The product should be sealed and stored in cool and dry place.

Physical properties of 2-Methyl-4,6-dihydroxy pyrimidine: (1)ACD/LogP: -1.01; (2)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (3)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (4)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1; (5)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1; (6)#H bond acceptors: 4; (7)#H bond donors: 2; (8)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (9)Index of Refraction: 1.619; (10)Molar Refractivity: 30.66 cm³; (11)Molar Volume: 87.3 cm³; (12)Surface Tension: 53.1 dyne/cm; (13)Density: 1.44 g/cm³; (14)Flash Point: 143.9 °C; (15)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 57.76 kJ/mol; (16)Boiling Point: 314.4 °C at 760 mmHg; (17)Vapour Pressure: 0.000254 mmHg at 25°C.

Uses of 2-Methyl-4,6-dihydroxy pyrimidine: it can be used to produce 4,6-dichloro-2-methyl-pyrimidine by heating. This reaction will need reagent POCl₃ with reaction time of 5 hours. The yield is about 64%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=C1/C=C(/O)\N=C(/N1)C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C5H6N2O2/c1-3-6-4(8)2-5(9)7-3/h2H,1H3,(H2,6,7,8,9)
(3)InChIKey: BPSGVKFIQZZFNH-UHFFFAOYAE