Description

5-tert-Butylpyrazine-2,3-Dicarbonitrile is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound featuring a pyrazine core substituted with a tert-butyl group and two nitrile functionalities. This unique structure makes it a valuable and versatile chemical intermediate for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates with pyrazine-based heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its functional groups for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized chelating ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for the development of organic electronic materials, such as conductive polymers or nonlinear optical (NLO) materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes due to its derivatizable nitrile groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-tert-Butylpyrazine-2,3-Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	51440-69-8
Molecular Formula	C11H12N4
Molecular Weight	200.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dicyano-5-tert-butylpyrazine; 5-(tert-Butyl)pyrazine-2,3-dicarbonitrile; 5-tert-Butyl-2,3-pyrazinedicarbonitrile; 2,3-Pyrazinedicarbonitrile, 5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; tert-Butylpyrazinedicarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 5-tert-Butylpyrazine-2,3-Dicarbonitrile adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results 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 area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.