Description

Methyl 6-Bromo-3-Methoxypyrazine-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate characterized by its brominated pyrazine core structure. This compound is of significant commercial importance for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas, including central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used in organic synthesis for the construction of complex pyrazine and fused heterocyclic systems via cross-coupling and functional group transformation reactions.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate for the development of organic electronic materials and ligands for catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Bromo-3-Methoxypyrazine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	259794-06-4
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrN2O3
Molecular Weight	247.05 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-3-methoxypyrazine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-bromo-3-methoxypyrazinecarboxylate; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 6-bromo-3-methoxy-, methyl ester; 259794-06-4; Methyl 6-bromo-3-methoxy-2-pyrazinecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 6-Bromo-3-Methoxypyrazine-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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