Description

2-Chloro-6-Nitropyrazine is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the chloro and nitro substituents serve as distinct handles for sequential functionalization, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing pyrazine or pyrazinone cores with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized nitrogen-containing ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers, due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for constructing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and mechanisms.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Nitropyrazine
CAS No.	195073-19-9
Molecular Formula	C4H2ClN3O2
Molecular Weight	159.53 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-nitropyrazine; 6-Chloro-3-nitropyrazine; 2-Chloro-6-nitro-1,4-diazine; Pyrazine, 2-chloro-6-nitro-; 195073-19-9; 2-Chloro-6-nitro-pyrazine; 6-Nitro-2-chloropyrazine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Nitropyrazine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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, containers should be kept in the original packaging or an opaque secondary container until use.

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.