Description

8-Chloro-3-Methylimidazo[1,5-A]Pyrazine is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials, offering a versatile scaffold for molecular diversification. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for lead optimization and scale-up activities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and oncology targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Material Science: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands, catalysts, or organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical space.
• Process Chemistry Development: Utilized for route scouting and optimization in kilo-lab and pilot-plant scale production.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Chloro-3-Methylimidazo[1,5-A]Pyrazine
CAS No.	56468-24-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6ClN3
Molecular Weight	167.60 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Chloro-3-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine; 3-Methyl-8-chloroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine; Imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine, 8-chloro-3-methyl-; 56468-24-7; 8-Chloro-3-methyl-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 8-Chloro-3-Methylimidazo[1,5-A]Pyrazine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our standard grade meets typical research and development requirements, with custom purity grades available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C for optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.