Description

Methyl 2-(Pyrazin-2-Yl)Propanoate is a high-purity organic building block featuring a pyrazine heterocycle and an ester functional group. This compound is valued for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the pyrazine moiety can contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its nitrogen-rich heterocyclic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes under cGMP or ISO standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(Pyrazin-2-Yl)Propanoate
CAS No.	1341956-76-0
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	166.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-(2-Pyrazinyl)propanoate; 2-Pyrazinepropanoic acid, methyl ester; Methyl 2-pyrazin-2-ylpropionate; Propanoic acid, 2-(2-pyrazinyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl α-methylpyrazine-2-acetate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-(Pyrazin-2-Yl)Propanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high standards, from research to development and scale-up.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product should be kept under an inert atmosphere if long-term storage is required to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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