2-Methoxy-6-methyl-4(3H)-pyrimidinone
[CAS# 55996-28-6]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical pesticide >> Insecticide intermediate
• Name: 2-Methoxy-6-methyl-4(3H)-pyrimidinone
• Synonyms: 4-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidine
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₈N₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 140.14
• CAS Registry Number: 55996-28-6
• EC Number: 958-919-6

Properties

• Solubility: Soluble (38 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.25±0.1 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 207-209 °C^**
• Boiling point: 203.0±23.0 °C (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 76.6±22.6 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Parlato, Maria cristina

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318