Description

Ethyl 7-Methyl-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate with a complex heterocyclic structure. This compound is of significant value for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring sophisticated molecular scaffolds. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors engaged in drug discovery and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold for constructing compound libraries in high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• API Development: Used in the research, development, and scale-up of new active pharmaceutical ingredients, leveraging its imidazopyrazine core.
• Contract Manufacturing (CMO): Supplied to contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for custom synthesis projects.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for exploratory synthetic chemistry and pharmacological research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 7-Methyl-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	623564-19-2
Molecular Formula	C11H15N3O2
Molecular Weight	221.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 7-methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate; 7-Methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-7-methyl-, ethyl ester; CAS 623564-19-2
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethyl 7-Methyl-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-A]Pyrazine-2-Carboxylate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. All materials are characterized and tested using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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