Description

Pyrazine-2-n-Cyanoamidine is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique molecular structure, which serves as a versatile precursor for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, infectious diseases, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of functional organic materials, including ligands for catalysis and components for electronic applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile synthon for constructing complex pyrazine, pyrimidine, and other fused heterocyclic systems in academic and industrial research.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Utilized in medicinal chemistry for creating molecular probes and bioconjugates due to its reactive amidine and cyano groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyrazine-2-n-Cyanoamidine
CAS No.	1053656-81-7
Molecular Formula	C6H5N5
Molecular Weight	147.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanoaminopyrazine; 2-Pyrazinecarbonimidamide; Pyrazine-2-carboximidamide; (Pyrazin-2-yl)cyanamide; 2-Cyanamidopyrazine; 2-Pyrazinylcyanamide; 2-Cyanoaminopyrazine; Amidino cyanide pyrazine derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of Pyrazine-2-n-Cyanoamidine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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