Description

2,3-Pyrazinedicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester is a versatile heterocyclic building block and ester derivative of pyrazinedicarboxylic acid. This compound is of significant commercial interest as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of complex organic molecules, particularly within the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty chemicals, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing the pyrazine core, which is found in various therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the pyrazine moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of nitrogen-containing ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various organic transformations, including hydrolysis to the diacid, transesterification, and condensation reactions to construct more complex heterocyclic systems.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and polymers due to its rigid, aromatic structure and functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Pyrazinedicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester
CAS No.	2427-90-9
Molecular Formula	C10H12N2O4
Molecular Weight	224.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl 2,3-pyrazinedicarboxylate; 2,3-Pyrazinedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester; Diethyl pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylate; Pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester; Ethyl 2,3-pyrazinedicarboxylate; NSC 404082; 2,3-Bis(ethoxycarbonyl)pyrazine
EINECS	219-357-8

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Pyrazinedicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤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.