Description

3-Chloro-2-Pyrazineacetonitrile is a versatile pyrazine-based nitrile building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a chloro and a nitrile substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its pyrazine core for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating specialized polymers, ligands, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for constructing complex chelating agents and catalysts used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Chloro-2-Pyrazineacetonitrile
CAS No.	914360-88-6
Molecular Formula	C6H4ClN3
Molecular Weight	153.57 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-2-pyrazinylacetonitrile; (3-Chloro-2-pyrazinyl)acetonitrile; 2-(3-Chloro-2-pyrazinyl)acetonitrile; 3-Chloro-pyrazine-2-acetonitrile; 914360-88-6; 3-Chloro-2-(cyanomethyl)pyrazine; Acetonitrile, (3-chloro-2-pyrazinyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-2-Pyrazineacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent chemical identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

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.