Description

Pyrazinecarbonitrile, 3-Amino-6-Cyclopropyl- (8Ci) is a high-value, nitrogen-rich heterocyclic building block with a unique fused ring structure. This compound matters as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals, where its specific substitution pattern enables precise molecular design. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and conductive polymers due to its electron-deficient pyrazine core.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring complex, multi-functional heterocycles.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Pyrazinecarbonitrile, 3-Amino-6-Cyclopropyl- (8Ci)
CAS No.	17890-83-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8N4
Molecular Weight	160.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amino-6-cyclopropylpyrazine-2-carbonitrile; 6-Cyclopropyl-3-aminopyrazine-2-carbonitrile; 3-Amino-6-cyclopropyl-2-pyrazinecarbonitrile; 2-Pyrazinecarbonitrile, 3-amino-6-cyclopropyl-; 3-Amino-6-cyclopropylpyrazinecarbonitrile; 6-Cyclopropyl-3-amino-2-cyanopyrazine; (8CI) designation compound
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Amino-6-Cyclopropylpyrazinecarbonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, NMR, and MS is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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