Description

Furo[2,3-B]Pyrazine-6-Carboxylic Acid, 7-Hydroxy-, Methyl Ester is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its fused heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the research of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying enzyme function and cellular pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects under cGMP or research-grade conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furo[2,3-B]Pyrazine-6-Carboxylic Acid, 7-Hydroxy-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	521948-78-7
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	206.16 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Hydroxyfuro[2,3-b]pyrazine-6-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 7-hydroxyfuro[2,3-b]pyrazine-6-carboxylate; 7-Hydroxy-6-(methoxycarbonyl)furo[2,3-b]pyrazine; Furo[2,3-b]pyrazine-6-carboxylic acid, 7-hydroxy-, methyl ester; 521948-78-7; 6-Methoxycarbonyl-7-hydroxyfuro[2,3-b]pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our Furo[2,3-B]Pyrazine-6-Carboxylic Acid, 7-Hydroxy-, Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics 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, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in secondary opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
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.