Description

3-Methylpyrazine 1-Oxide is a heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the pyrazine N-oxide family, serving as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fine chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and flavor & fragrance industries seeking to create novel molecules with specific biological or sensory properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating complex, nutty, or roasted flavor compounds used in food and beverage formulations.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile synthon in organic chemistry for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylpyrazine 1-Oxide
CAS No.	25594-37-0
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2O
Molecular Weight	110.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylpyrazine N-Oxide; 3-Methylpyrazine 1-Oxide; 3-Methylpyrazine N-Oxyde; 3-Methyl-1-oxidopyrazin-1-ium; 3-Methylpyrazine oxide; Pyrazine, 3-methyl-, 1-oxide
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methylpyrazine 1-Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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