Description

5,6-Dichloro-2,3-Dicyanopyrazine is a high-value heterocyclic building block characterized by its reactive chloro and cyano substituents. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel pyrazine-based scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drugs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyrazine core for bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a fundamental building block for electron-deficient units in organic semiconductors, n-type materials, and non-fullerene acceptors for photovoltaic cells.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized nitrogen-containing ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for creating advanced colorants and fluorescent dyes with specific light-absorption properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The chloro groups provide excellent handles for Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create diverse molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Dichloro-2,3-Dicyanopyrazine
CAS No.	56413-95-7
Molecular Formula	C6Cl2N4
Molecular Weight	203.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dicyano-5,6-dichloropyrazine; 5,6-Dichloro-2,3-pyrazinedicarbonitrile; 5,6-Dichloropyrazine-2,3-dicarbonitrile; Dichlorodicyanopyrazine; Pyrazine-2,3-dicarbonitrile, 5,6-dichloro-; DCDP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,6-Dichloro-2,3-Dicyanopyrazine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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