Description

3-Bromo-5-Chloro-6-Ethylpyrazine-2-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its versatile reactivity, offering distinct sites for nucleophilic substitution and further functionalization, which is critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyrazine core for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for creating specialized ligands, organic semiconductors, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors for biochemical studies.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) producing bespoke compounds for clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Chloro-6-Ethylpyrazine-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	2043020-03-5
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrClN3
Molecular Weight	246.49 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-5-chloro-6-ethyl-2-pyrazinecarbonitrile; 6-Ethyl-3-bromo-5-chloropyrazine-2-carbonitrile; 2-Pyrazinecarbonitrile, 3-bromo-5-chloro-6-ethyl-; 2043020-03-5; 3-Bromo-5-chloro-6-ethylpyrazinecarbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Chloro-6-Ethylpyrazine-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.