Description

5-(Methylamino)Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity pyrazine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce specific heterocyclic and functional group motifs into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides that leverage the pyrazine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chelating ligands in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for fluorescent tags and molecular probes in diagnostic applications.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of client-specific target molecules under cGMP conditions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-(Methylamino)Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1339179-12-2
Molecular Formula	C7H9N3O2
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Methylamino)-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 5-(methylamino)-; 5-Methylaminopyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; Methylamino-pyrazinecarboxylic acid; 1339179-12-2; 5-(Methylamino)pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; 5-(N-Methylamino)pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-(Methylamino)Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and development use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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