Description

5,6-Dimethyl-3-Oxo-3,4-Dihydro-Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its core value lies in its functionalized pyrazine ring, which is a key structural motif for constructing complex molecules with targeted biological activity. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in the development of drugs targeting the central nervous system and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds, ligands for catalysis, and novel materials in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments where the pyrazine structure imparts specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Dimethyl-3-Oxo-3,4-Dihydro-Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	57796-64-2
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O3
Molecular Weight	168.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 3,4-dihydro-5,6-dimethyl-3-oxo-; 5,6-Dimethyl-3-oxo-2,3-dihydropyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; 3,4-Dihydro-5,6-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid; 5,6-Dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; DMOPCA (abbreviation); Pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid, 5,6-dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-
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Quality Control

Our 5,6-Dimethyl-3-Oxo-3,4-Dihydro-Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer material suitable for research and industrial synthesis, with purity levels typically exceeding 97% (HPLC). Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles to ensure consistency and traceability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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