Description

3-(1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic building block featuring a fused imidazole-pyrazine core with a carboxylic acid functional group. This compound is of significant value in pharmaceutical research and development, serving as a critical intermediate for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and fungicides that leverage its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating complex chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or functional additive in the development of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Useful as a probe or linker molecule in bioconjugation and proteomics studies.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for synthetic methodology development and exploratory chemistry in academic and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	717848-23-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6N4O2
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; 3-(Imidazol-1-yl)pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid; 1H-Imidazole-1-carboxylic acid, 2-pyrazinyl-; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-; 717848-23-2; 3-(Imidazol-1-yl)pyrazinecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-(1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Pyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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