Description

6-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceutical agents and bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for therapeutic areas requiring imidazopyrazine scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a versatile building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and material science.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential use in the design of novel ligands for catalytic systems or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	177842-80-7
Molecular Formula	C10H11N3O2
Molecular Weight	205.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 6-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate; 6-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid, 6-methyl-, ethyl ester; 177842-80-7; Ethyl 6-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate; 6-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 6-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is characterized and tested using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
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.