Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
13100-57-7
Molecular Formula
C6H10ClN3O
Molecular Weight
175.62 g/mol
Synonym

(4-Amino-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methanol hydrochloride

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4-Amino-5-hydroxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidine hydrochloride is a pyrimidine derivative containing amino, hydroxymethyl, and methyl substituents on the ring, present as a hydrochloride salt. It is commonly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the preparation of vitamin B1 (thiamine) and related compounds.