Description

3-Methoxy-2-Pyrazinecarbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of the methoxy and nitrile functional groups on the pyrazine core, enabling diverse downstream chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly for developing kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other bioactive heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic catalysis and coordination chemistry research.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzymatic activity and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A high-purity starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up production under cGMP conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-2-Pyrazinecarbonitrile
CAS No.	75018-05-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5N3O
Molecular Weight	135.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-3-methoxypyrazine; 3-Methoxypyrazine-2-carbonitrile; 2-Pyrazinecarbonitrile, 3-methoxy-; 3-Methoxy-2-cyanopyrazine; Methoxycyanopyrazine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxy-2-Pyrazinecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting a purity specification of ≥97% (by HPLC). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems support development through commercial scale, including cGMP production for pharmaceutical applications.

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.