Description

(6-Bromopyrazin-2-Yl)Methanol is a high-purity brominated pyrazine derivative, a crucial building block in modern synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its versatile reactivity, where the bromine atom serves as an excellent leaving group for cross-coupling reactions, and the hydroxymethyl group provides a handle for further functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of complex drug candidates, especially in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in constructing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating tagged molecules to study biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a pivotal substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and Buchwald-Hartwig amination reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(6-Bromopyrazin-2-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	1209458-06-9
Molecular Formula	C5H5BrN2O
Molecular Weight	189.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-bromopyrazine; 5-Bromo-2-pyrazinemethanol; (5-Bromopyrazin-2-yl)methanol; 6-Bromo-2-pyrazinemethanol; 2-Pyrazinemethanol, 5-bromo-; (6-Bromopyrazin-2-yl)methanol; 5-Bromo-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyrazine; 6-Bromopyrazine-2-methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (6-Bromopyrazin-2-Yl)Methanol is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical R&D and production processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support development from preclinical stages through to commercial manufacturing, with documentation suitable for regulatory submissions.

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 after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.