Description

5-Amino-3-Methylpyrazine-2-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, versatile pyrazine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both an amino group and a nitrile group on the pyrazine core, enabling diverse chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds for drug discovery, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its pyrazine scaffold for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and pigments due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for designing molecular probes and sensors in biochemical research.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical companies engaged in custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-Amino-3-Methylpyrazine-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	1374651-65-6
Molecular Formula	C6H6N4
Molecular Weight	134.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-5-aminopyrazine-2-carbonitrile; 5-Amino-3-methyl-2-pyrazinecarbonitrile; 2-Cyano-3-methyl-5-aminopyrazine; 5-Amino-3-methylpyrazinecarbonitrile; 3-Methyl-5-aminopyrazinecarbonitrile; 2-Pyrazinecarbonitrile, 5-amino-3-methyl-; 5-Amino-3-methyl-2-cyanopyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 5-Amino-3-Methylpyrazine-2-Carbonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.