Description

Pyrazinetetracarboxylic Acid CAS NO 43193-60-8 is a high-purity, multifunctional organic compound characterized by its four carboxylic acid groups attached to a pyrazine core. This unique structure makes it a valuable and versatile building block for advanced material synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by industries involved in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), specialty polymers, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a critical multi-dentate organic linker for constructing porous coordination polymers with high surface area for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring a rigid, heterocyclic backbone with multiple sites for functionalization.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-performance polyamides, polyimides, and other specialty polymers with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Coordination Chemistry & Chelation: Functions as a potent chelating agent for various metal ions, useful in catalyst design, wastewater treatment, and analytical chemistry.
• Electronic Materials: Investigated for use in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and conductive materials due to its electron-deficient pyrazine ring.
• Analytical Reagents: Employed as a standard or reagent in chromatographic analysis and other laboratory procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyrazinetetracarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	43193-60-8
Molecular Formula	C8H4N2O8
Molecular Weight	256.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyrazine-2,3,5,6-tetracarboxylic Acid; 2,3,5,6-Pyrazinetetracarboxylic Acid; 1H-Pyrazine-2,3,5,6-tetracarboxylic Acid; PTCA; Pyrazine Tetracarboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Pyrazinetetracarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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