Description

3-Chloro-6-Iodo-Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique halogenated pyrazine core, which serves as a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the development of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and labeled compounds for biochemical studies.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences industry.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions involving halogenated heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-6-Iodo-Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	2119746-38-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClIN2O2
Molecular Weight	298.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-chloro-6-iodopyrazine-2-carboxylate; 3-Chloro-6-iodopyrazine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 3-chloro-6-iodo-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-chloro-6-iodo-2-pyrazinecarboxylate; 3-Chloro-6-iodo-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; 2119746-38-0; 3-Cl-6-I-Pyrazine-2-COOMe
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-6-Iodo-Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and agrochemical development partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Store away from 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
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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