Description

3-Chloro-6-Ethyl-5-Methylpyrazine-2-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound serving as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile chemical building block. Its unique pyrazine core functionalized with chloro, cyano, and alkyl groups makes it an essential precursor for synthesizing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical synthesis teams developing new active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized polymers, ligands, or organic electronic materials due to its functional group diversity.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Facilitates exploratory chemistry in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry programs at universities and corporate R&D centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-6-Ethyl-5-Methylpyrazine-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	440124-23-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClN3
Molecular Weight	181.62 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-6-ethyl-5-methylpyrazine-2-carbonitrile; 2-Pyrazinecarbonitrile, 3-chloro-6-ethyl-5-methyl-; 440124-23-2; 3-Chloro-6-ethyl-5-methyl-2-cyanopyrazine; 5-Methyl-6-ethyl-3-chloropyrazine-2-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-6-Ethyl-5-Methylpyrazine-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical R&D. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting 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, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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