Description

Ethyl 6-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylpyrazine-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable pyrazine derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a synthetic intermediate for creating specific pyrazine-based flavor compounds used in food and fragrance formulations.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized ligands, catalysts, or organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethyl 6-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylpyrazine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1166827-48-0
Molecular Formula	C9H11ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	214.65 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-3,5-dimethylpyrazine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-chloro-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyrazinecarboxylate; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 6-chloro-3,5-dimethyl-, ethyl ester; 6-Chloro-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-chloro-3,5-dimethylpyrazinecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 6-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylpyrazine-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, and custom purity grades are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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