Description

6-(Ethylthio)-Pyrazinecarboxylicacid is a specialized heterocyclic building block featuring a carboxylic acid group and an ethylthioether substituent on the pyrazine core. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D teams for creating novel active ingredients, such as potential enzyme inhibitors or bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzymatic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides where the pyrazine moiety can confer specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry or organometallic catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials or functional polymers due to its electron-rich heterocyclic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for the multi-step synthesis of other high-value, complex fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(Ethylthio)-Pyrazinecarboxylicacid
CAS No.	66533-64-0
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2S
Molecular Weight	184.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Ethylthio)pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 6-(ethylthio)-; 6-(Ethylsulfanyl)pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; 6-(Ethylmercapto)pyrazinecarboxylic acid; 6-ETHYLTHIOPYRAZINE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID; (Ethylthio)pyrazinecarboxylic acid; Ethyl 6-mercaptopyrazine-2-carboxylate (related ester); 66533-64-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 6-(Ethylthio)-Pyrazinecarboxylicacid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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