Description

Pyrazine, 2-(Chloromethyl)-3,5-Dimethyl- is a versatile halogenated pyrazine derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a reactive chloromethyl group and a substituted pyrazine core, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other bioactive heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct pyrazine-based fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Fine Chemical Production: A key building block for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyrazine, 2-(Chloromethyl)-3,5-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	921040-02-0
Molecular Formula	C7H9ClN2
Molecular Weight	156.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chloromethyl)-3,5-dimethylpyrazine; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-(chloromethyl)pyrazine; 2-Chloromethyl-3,5-dimethylpyrazine; (Chloromethyl)-3,5-dimethylpyrazine; Pyrazine, (chloromethyl)dimethyl-; 921040-02-0; 2-(Chloromethyl)-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazine
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Chloromethyl)-3,5-dimethylpyrazine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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