Trifluorothymine

Chemical Intermediates 2025-03-02

CAS No.: 54-20-6 | EINECS: 200-197-5


1. Chemical Identification

Property Specification
IUPAC Name 5-(Trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione
Common Name Trifluorothymine; 5-Trifluoromethyluracil
Molecular Formula C₅H₃F₃N₂O₂
Molecular Weight 180.09 g/mol
CAS No. 54-20-6
EINECS No. 200-197-5

2. Physical & Chemical Properties

Parameter Value
Appearance White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity (HPLC) ≥99%
Melting Point 242-246°C
Water Solubility Insoluble
Organic Solubility Soluble in DMSO, DMF; slightly soluble in methanol
Storage RT in airtight container, protect from moisture

3. Production & Supply

Parameter Detail
Annual Capacity 200 metric tons
MOQ 217g
Packaging 217g (glass bottle), 1kg (double PE bag), 25kg (fiber drum)
Shelf Life 36 months when stored properly

4. Quality Standards

Test Specification
Purity (HPLC) ≥99.0%
Related Substances ≤1.0% total
Heavy Metals ≤10 ppm
Loss on Drying ≤0.5%

5. Applications

  • Pharmaceutical Intermediate:
    • Key building block for antiviral/anticancer drugs
    • Used in fluorinated nucleoside synthesis
  • Agrochemicals:
    • Intermediate for novel pesticides
  • Chemical Research:
    • Fluorinated heterocycle for medicinal chemistry

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