Description

3,5-Dichloro-6-Ethylpyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized pyrazine derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures with precise halogen substitution patterns. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process scale-up teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated pyrazine core.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile precursor for further functionalization (e.g., amidation, esterification) in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for the development of specialty polymers and functional organic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Can be utilized to create novel chelating agents or ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dichloro-6-Ethylpyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1883347-30-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6Cl2N2O2
Molecular Weight	221.04 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Ethyl-3,5-dichloropyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; 3,5-Dichloro-6-ethyl-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 3,5-dichloro-6-ethyl-; 1883347-30-5; 6-Ethyl-3,5-dichloro-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dichloro-6-Ethylpyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0% (on dried basis)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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