Description

5,6-Dihydroxypyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique dihydroxypyrazine core makes it a valuable precursor for the development of complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key intermediate for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating complexing agents and chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials, dyes, and pigments due to its conjugated system and functional groups.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing molecular probes and tags to study biological processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Dihydroxypyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	77168-80-0
Molecular Formula	C5H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	156.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dihydroxypyrazine-6-carboxylic acid; 5,6-Dihydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 5,6-dihydroxy-; 5,6-Dihydroxypyrazinecarboxylic acid; DHPC
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Quality Control

Our 5,6-Dihydroxypyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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