Description

3-Amino-5-Methyl-Pyrazinecarbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic combination of reactive amino and nitrile functional groups on a pyrazine core, enabling the construction of complex nitrogen-containing molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for the development of functional polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzymatic activity and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-5-Methyl-Pyrazinecarbonitrile
CAS No.	58091-66-0
Molecular Formula	C6H6N4
Molecular Weight	134.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-3-aminopyrazine-2-carbonitrile; 3-Amino-5-methylpyrazine-2-carbonitrile; 5-Methyl-3-aminopyrazinecarbonitrile; 2-Cyano-5-methylpyrazin-3-amine; 3-Amino-5-methyl-2-pyrazinecarbonitrile; 58091-66-0; 3-Amino-5-methylpyrazine-2-nitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Amino-5-Methyl-Pyrazinecarbonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.