Description

Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid, 8-Amino-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci) is a high-value heterocyclic building block with significant potential in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its unique heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting fundamental research in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry.
• Scale-up & Process Chemistry: Used in process optimization and kilogram-scale production for clinical trial material (CTM) and commercial API manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid, 8-Amino-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	117718-98-6
Molecular Formula	C9H10N4O2
Molecular Weight	206.20 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 8-aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate; 8-Amino-2-ethoxycarbonylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid, 8-amino-, ethyl ester; 117718-98-6; AI3-52499; CTK8G0184; ZINC000103079505; AKOS040759393
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Quality Control

Every batch of Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid, 8-Amino-, Ethyl Ester undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality commitment includes adherence to in-house specifications developed for research and process chemistry applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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