Ethyl 2,4-dimethylpyrimidine-5-carboxylate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C10H14N2O2. It consists of a pyrimidine ring substituted with ethyl and carboxylate groups at the 2- and 5-positions, respectively, and methyl groups at the 4-position. This compound is widely used in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and agrochemical development due to its structural versatility and potential applications. Its unique molecular scaffold makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with diverse pharmacological, agricultural, and material properties.