Description

3-Aminopyrazine-2,6-Dicarbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block characterized by its reactive amino and nitrile functional groups on a pyrazine core. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are crucial scaffolds in modern pharmaceutical and agrochemical discovery. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor for the synthesis of various drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyrazine structure.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for creating functional polymers, coordination complexes, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments due to its conjugated system and functional groups.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminopyrazine-2,6-Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	113305-95-6
Molecular Formula	C6H3N5
Molecular Weight	145.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dicyano-3-aminopyrazine; 3-Amino-2,6-pyrazinedicarbonitrile; 3-Aminopyrazine-2,6-dicarbonitrile; Pyrazine-3-amine-2,6-dicarbonitrile; 2,6-Pyrazinedicarbonitrile, 3-amino-; 3-Amino-2,6-dicyanopyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 3-Aminopyrazine-2,6-Dicarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (HPLC), impurity profile, and physical characterization. Our quality systems support development from research to commercial scale, ensuring reliable supply for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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