Description

2-Mercaptopyrazine is a versatile heterocyclic building block featuring a reactive thiol group adjacent to a pyrazine ring. This compound matters as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries that require it include pharmaceutical R&D for drug discovery, agrochemical manufacturing for crop protection agents, and fine chemical synthesis for advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a ligand in coordination chemistry and catalysis due to its sulfur and nitrogen donor atoms.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as a building block for creating complex sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for heterocyclic chemistry, enabling the construction of novel molecular scaffolds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Mercaptopyrazine
CAS No.	38521-06-1
Molecular Formula	C4H4N2S
Molecular Weight	112.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyrazine-2-thiol; 2-Pyrazinethiol; 2-Mercaptopyrazine; 2-Thiolpyrazine; 2-Sulfanylpyrazine; 2-Hydropyrazine-2-thione; 2(1H)-Pyrazinethione; 2-Pyrazinyl mercaptan
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Mercaptopyrazine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This product is easily oxidized and moisture-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.