Description

5-Methyl-6-Butyl-2,3-Pyrazinedicarbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring a pyrazine core functionalized with nitrile groups and alkyl substituents. This molecular structure makes it a valuable specialty chemical intermediate for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with pyrazine-based heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The nitrile groups and nitrogen-rich core make it a useful precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for the development of organic electronic materials and polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems and enzyme inhibition.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-6-Butyl-2,3-Pyrazinedicarbonitrile
CAS No.	72112-24-4
Molecular Formula	C11H14N4
Molecular Weight	202.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Pyrazinedicarbonitrile, 5-methyl-6-butyl-; 5-Methyl-6-butylpyrazine-2,3-dicarbonitrile; 6-Butyl-5-methylpyrazine-2,3-dicarbonitrile; Butylmethylpyrazinedicarbonitrile; 72112-24-4; 5-Methyl-6-n-butyl-2,3-pyrazinedicarbonitrile
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Quality Control

We maintain a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for every batch shipped.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
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.