Description

2-Pyrazinecarboxylic Acid, 6-Methyl-, 4-Oxide is a heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative with a unique N-oxide functional group. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block for research and development. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its bioactive pyrazine core.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step organic synthesis to introduce the methylpyrazine N-oxide moiety into target molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme inhibition assays.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential use in the development of specialty polymers and electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyrazinecarboxylic Acid, 6-Methyl-, 4-Oxide
CAS No.	51037-31-1
Molecular Formula	C6H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	154.12 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methylpyrazine-2-carboxylic acid 4-oxide; 6-Methyl-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid 1-oxide; 2-Carboxy-6-methylpyrazine 4-oxide; Methylpyrazinecarboxylic acid N-oxide; 6-Methylpyrazine-2-carboxylic acid N-oxide; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 6-methyl-, 1-oxide; 6-Methyl-1-oxido-2-pyrazinecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic Acid, 6-Methyl-, 4-Oxide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis. 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, and well-ventilated area at a controlled 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 crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.