Description

Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-5-Thiol is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound featuring a fused imidazole and pyrazine ring system with a reactive thiol group. This specialized chemical building block is critical for advanced research and development in medicinal chemistry and material science. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D teams and fine chemical manufacturers for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides due to its unique heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, ligands for catalysts, and specialty polymers.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: The thiol group enables site-specific modification of proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes to study enzyme function and cellular processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-5-Thiol
CAS No.	112266-79-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5N3S
Molecular Weight	151.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Mercaptoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-5-thiol; 1H-Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-5-thione; 5-Thiolimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine; 5-SH-Imidazopyrazine; IPT; CAS 112266-79-2
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Quality Control

Every batch of Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-5-Thiol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.