Description

2,3-Dicyanopyrazine is a high-value heterocyclic building block and versatile chemical intermediate essential for advanced synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for its role as a precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs containing pyrazine or fused heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive cyano groups for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing nitrogen-donor ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other electronic materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for producing specialized dyes and pigments with specific light-absorption properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to introduce the pyrazine moiety into more complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dicyanopyrazine
CAS No.	13481-25-9
Molecular Formula	C6H2N4
Molecular Weight	130.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyrazine-2,3-dicarbonitrile; 2,3-Dicyanopyrazine; 2,3-Pyrazinedicarbonitrile; 2,3-Pyrazinedicarboxylic acid dinitrile; 2,3-Bis(cyanopyrazine); 2,3-Cyanopyrazine; 2,3-Dinitrilopyrazine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dicyanopyrazine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.