Description

6-Phenyl-2-Pyrazinecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique pyrazine core fused with a phenyl substituent makes it a valuable precursor for the development of novel pharmacologically active compounds and functional materials. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to incorporate complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles into their molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers, due to its electron-deficient pyrazine ring.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences and fine chemical sectors.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Phenyl-2-Pyrazinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	13534-76-4
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	200.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 6-phenyl-; 6-Phenylpyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; Phenylpyrazinecarboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxy-6-phenylpyrazine; 6-Phenyl-2-carboxypyrazine; 13534-76-4; 6-Phenylpyrazine-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Phenyl-2-Pyrazinecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.