Description

5-Methyl-2,3-Pyrazinedicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional pyrazine core, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or possessing antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyrazine ring's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a starting material for creating complexing agents and ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional polymeric materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-2,3-Pyrazinedicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	5521-60-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	182.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylpyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic Acid; 2,3-Pyrazinedicarboxylic Acid, 5-Methyl-; 5-Methyl-2,3-pyrazinedicarboxylic acid; 5-Methylpyrazine-2,3-dioic Acid; NSC 163063; 5-Methyl-2,3-dicarboxypyrazine
EINECS	226-849-9

Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-2,3-Pyrazinedicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.