Description

Ethyl 3-Chloro-Pyrazine-2-Carboxylate is a versatile pyrazine derivative, a high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive chloro and ester functional groups, which enable precise molecular construction in complex pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates. This compound is critically 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: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyrazine core for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 3-Chloro-Pyrazine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	655247-45-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	186.60 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-chloropyrazine-2-carboxylate; 3-Chloropyrazine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 3-chloro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-chloro-2-pyrazinecarboxylate; 655247-45-3; Ethyl 3-chloropyrazinecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 3-Chloro-Pyrazine-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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