Description

2-(Bromomethyl)Pyrazine Hydrobromide is a high-purity, versatile pyrazine derivative used as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a reactive bromomethyl handle for alkylation and functionalization reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic scaffolds. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyrazine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Facilitates the creation of molecular probes and labeled compounds for biochemical and diagnostic research.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: Available for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs for custom synthesis projects from gram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Bromomethyl)Pyrazine Hydrobromide
CAS No.	1421789-94-7
Molecular Formula	C5H6Br2N2
Molecular Weight	261.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyrazine, 2-(bromomethyl)-, hydrobromide; 2-(Bromomethyl)pyrazine HBr; 2-Pyrazinemethanol, 1-bromo-, hydrobromide; (Bromomethyl)pyrazine hydrobromide; 2-Bromomethylpyrazine Hydrobromide; Pyrazinylmethyl bromide hydrobromide; 2-Pyrazinylmethyl bromide hydrobromide
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Bromomethyl)Pyrazine Hydrobromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and stored away from light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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