Description

6-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique fused imidazopyrazine core, which serves as a critical scaffold in the development of novel pharmacologically active molecules. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in medicinal chemistry, particularly for the synthesis of potential drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and investigational new drugs.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a versatile scaffold for constructing compound libraries in high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with specific modes of action.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for synthesizing specialty polymers, ligands, or organic electronic materials.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: The carboxylic acid group enables coupling reactions for labeling biomolecules or creating antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in universities and CROs for fundamental research on heterocyclic chemistry and reaction methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	190381-48-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7N3O2
Molecular Weight	177.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-6-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid, 6-methyl-; 190381-48-7; 6-Methyl-1H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; 6-Methylimidazopyrazine-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 6-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.