Description

2,5-Dichloro-3,6-Dimethylpyrazine is a halogenated pyrazine derivative serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Industrial and R&D chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors need this building block for its reactivity and the structural motifs it imparts to target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing pyrazine or pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichloro-dimethylpyrazine moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for nitrogen-containing ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry and exploratory synthesis in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dichloro-3,6-Dimethylpyrazine
CAS No.	27023-19-4
Molecular Formula	C6H6Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	177.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dichloro-3,6-dimethylpyrazine; 3,6-Dimethyl-2,5-dichloropyrazine; Pyrazine, 2,5-dichloro-3,6-dimethyl-; 2,5-Dichloro-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-diazine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dichloro-3,6-Dimethylpyrazine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

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.