Description

Ethyl 3-Amino-5,6-Dichloropyrazine-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the development of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its unique pyrazine core enables precise molecular construction. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its dichloropyrazine structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for the development of organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a scaffold or linker in the design of molecular probes and biochemical tools.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving global clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Amino-5,6-Dichloropyrazine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	86882-92-0
Molecular Formula	C7H7Cl2N3O2
Molecular Weight	236.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Amino-5,6-dichloropyrazine-2-carboxylate; 5,6-Dichloro-3-aminopyrazine-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Amino-5,6-dichloropyrazine-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Amino-5,6-dichloro-2-pyrazinecarboxylate; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 3-amino-5,6-dichloro-, ethyl ester; 86882-92-0; 5,6-Dichloro-3-aminopyrazine-2-carboxylate ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Amino-5,6-Dichloropyrazine-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, and we support customer audits and regulatory documentation needs.

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). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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