Description

2-Chloro-3-Methylpyrazine 1-Oxide is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients and advanced agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing pyrazine-based scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or possessing antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the pyrazine moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and functional polymers due to its electron-deficient heterocyclic structure.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as a potential intermediate for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals, given the importance of alkylpyrazines in flavor profiles.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and oxidation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3-Methylpyrazine 1-Oxide
CAS No.	61689-42-7
Molecular Formula	C5H5ClN2O
Molecular Weight	144.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-methylpyrazine N-oxide; 3-Methyl-2-chloropyrazine 1-oxide; 2-Chloro-3-methylpyrazine 1-oxide; 2-Chloro-3-methylpyrazine N-oxide; Pyrazine, 2-chloro-3-methyl-, 1-oxide; 2-Chloro-3-methylpyrazine oxide; 3-Methyl-2-chloropyrazine N-oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Chloro-3-Methylpyrazine 1-Oxide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis, to ensure compliance with exacting industry standards and customer specifications. 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 area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

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%

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