Title: Kyanmethin
CAS Registry Number: 461-98-3
CAS Name: 2,6-Dimethyl-4-pyrimidinamine
Synonyms: 4-amino-2,6-dimethylpyrimidine; 6-amino-2,4-dimethylpyrimidine
Molecular Formula: C6H9N3
Molecular Weight: 123.16
Percent Composition: C 58.51%, H 7.37%, N 34.12%
Literature References: Prepn from acetonitrile and potassium methoxide: Ronzio, Cook,
Org. Synth. coll. vol. III, 71 (1955).
Properties: Needles from alcohol or scales from benzene, mp 182-183°. One gram dissolves in 0.64 ml water at 18° or in 5.25 parts alcohol at 18°.
Melting point: mp 182-183°