Description

2,3-Dicyano-6-Methyl-5-Phenylpyrazine, 97% is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound featuring a pyrazine core substituted with cyano and phenyl groups. This structure makes it a valuable specialty chemical intermediate for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel drug candidates, organic semiconductors, and functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds for potential drug discovery programs, particularly in oncology and CNS research.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in the development of n-type organic semiconductors, electron-transport layers (ETLs), and non-fullerene acceptors for organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and OLEDs due to its electron-deficient pyrazine core.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating novel chelating ligands with cyano and nitrogen donor sites for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced colorants and fluorescent markers with tailored photophysical properties.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Potential use in creating new active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dicyano-6-Methyl-5-Phenylpyrazine, 97%
CAS No.	52109-67-8
Molecular Formula	C14H8N4
Molecular Weight	232.24 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Phenyl-6-methylpyrazine-2,3-dicarbonitrile; 6-Methyl-5-phenylpyrazine-2,3-dicarbonitrile; 2,3-Dicyano-5-phenyl-6-methylpyrazine; 5-Phenyl-6-methyl-2,3-pyrazinedicarbonitrile; 2,3-Pyrazinedicarbonitrile, 5-phenyl-6-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dicyano-6-Methyl-5-Phenylpyrazine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the specified 97% minimum purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all 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, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.