Description

3-Phenoxypyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique pyrazine core functionalized with a phenoxy and carboxylic acid group makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the design and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry to create novel chelating ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a scaffold for developing enzyme inhibitors, receptor modulators, and fluorescent tags for biological imaging and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Phenoxypyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1311278-31-5
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O3
Molecular Weight	216.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 3-phenoxy-; 3-Phenoxy-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid; 3-Phenoxypyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; 3-Phenoxy-pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; Phenoxypyrazinecarboxylic acid; CAS 1311278-31-5
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Quality Control

Our 3-Phenoxypyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced chemical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing HPLC purity, NMR confirmation, and residual solvent levels are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are kept sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines

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