Description

Ethanone, 1-(6-Methylpyrazinyl)- is a specialized organic compound featuring a pyrazine ring substituted with a methyl and an acetyl group. This unique heterocyclic structure makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in synthetic organic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of modern pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the pyrazine moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for the synthesis of dyes, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanone, 1-(6-Methylpyrazinyl)-
CAS No.	22047-26-3
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(6-Methylpyrazin-2-yl)ethanone; 2-Acetyl-6-methylpyrazine; 6-Methyl-2-acetylpyrazine; Methyl 6-methylpyrazinyl ketone; 2-Acetyl-6-methyl-1,4-diazine; 6-Methylpyrazin-2-yl methyl ketone; (6-Methylpyrazin-2-yl)ethanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Ethanone, 1-(6-Methylpyrazinyl)- adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and commercial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.