Description

Pyrazine, 3-Methoxy-2-Methyl-5-(1-Methylpropyl)-, (S)- (9Ci) is a chiral, substituted pyrazine derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and flavor/fragrance chemistry. This compound matters for its role as a key chiral building block and a potential source of unique organoleptic properties, enabling the creation of sophisticated, high-value chemical products. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty flavor & fragrance industries where precise stereochemistry and complex molecular structures are critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the specific stereochemistry can influence biological activity and environmental profile.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor or a key component in the synthesis of complex, nutty, roasted, or earthy flavor notes and specialty fragrance molecules.
• Ligand for Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed in the development of chiral ligands or catalysts for stereoselective chemical transformations in academic and industrial research.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional unit in the design of novel organic electronic materials or polymers with specific optoelectronic properties.
• Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for method development and quality control in laboratories analyzing chiral compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Pyrazine, 3-Methoxy-2-Methyl-5-(1-Methylpropyl)-, (S)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	136025-81-5
Molecular Formula	C10H16N2O
Molecular Weight	180.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-Methoxy-2-methyl-5-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine; (S)-3-Methoxy-2-methyl-5-sec-butylpyrazine; (S)-2-Methyl-3-methoxy-5-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine; L-3-Methoxy-2-methyl-5-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine; (S)-(-)-3-Methoxy-2-methyl-5-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine; sec-Butyl methoxymethyl pyrazine (S-enantiomer); FEMA 4183 (if applicable for flavor use); Chiral substituted pyrazine derivative.
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Quality Control

Our Pyrazine, 3-Methoxy-2-Methyl-5-(1-Methylpropyl)-, (S)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and research-grade standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is likely light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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