Chemical Name: | 4(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 6-ethyl- |
CAS Number: | 124703-78-2 |
Product Number: | AG000MNQ(AGN-PC-0NGHTW) |
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Molecular Formula: | C6H8N2O |
Molecular Weight: | 124.1405 |
6-Ethylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one, also known as ethylbarbituric acid, serves as a pivotal building block in chemical synthesis due to its versatile reactivity and functional groups. This molecule is commonly utilized in pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of various therapeutically valuable compounds. One of the primary applications of 6-Ethylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one is in the synthesis of barbiturates, which are a class of sedative-hypnotic drugs. By reacting 6-Ethylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one with appropriate reagents, chemists can modify the chemical structure to introduce different substituents or functional groups, thereby creating new derivatives with tailored properties. Moreover, 6-Ethylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one can also be used as a precursor in the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds, such as pyrazoles, pyrimidines, and triazoles, which have diverse biological activities. The ability of 6-Ethylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one to participate in various chemical reactions makes it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular frameworks in a controlled and efficient manner.