5-Pyrimidinecarbonitrile, 4-amino-2-ethyl- (9CI)

4-Amino-2-ethyl-5-pyrimidinecarbonitrile is an intermediate in the synthesis of 4-Amino-5-(aminomethyl)-2-ethylpyrimidine Dihydrochloride (A611098), which has been used in the preparation of the antibiotic Emimycin.