Description

2-Bromo-5-Nitropyrazine is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and nitro substituents on a pyrazine core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive halogen and nitro groups.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to synthesize complex heterocyclic ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling and modifying biomolecules in biochemical research due to its reactive sites.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Nitropyrazine
CAS No.	117103-53-4
Molecular Formula	C4H2BrN3O2
Molecular Weight	203.98 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-bromopyrazine; 2-Bromo-5-nitropyrazine; Pyrazine, 2-bromo-5-nitro-; 117103-53-4; 2-Brom-5-nitropyrazin; 2-Bromo-5-nitro-pyrazine; Bromo-nitropyrazine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-Nitropyrazine is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR). We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications in cGMP and ISO-regulated environments.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should minimize prolonged exposure to light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.