Description

Pyrazinetetracarbonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional organic intermediate with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique tetracyano-substituted pyrazine structure makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors, where it serves as a key building block for active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or possessing complex heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitrogen-rich scaffold for bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a key monomer or building block for conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its electron-deficient character.
• Ligand and Coordination Chemistry: Employed in the preparation of polydentate ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing high-performance, color-fast dyes and functional pigments.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed and other cross-coupling reactions to create complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyrazinetetracarbonitrile
CAS No.	33420-37-0
Molecular Formula	C8N6
Molecular Weight	204.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyrazine-2,3,5,6-tetracarbonitrile; 2,3,5,6-Tetracyanopyrazine; Pyrazinetetracarbononitrile; Tetracyanopyrazine; Pyrazine tetranitrile; 1,2,4,5-Tetracyanobenzene (isomer); TCNP; PTN
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Quality Control

Our Pyrazinetetracarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and loss on drying for moisture content. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. Custom purity grades and analytical packages are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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