Methyl 3-Amino-2-Pyrazinecarboxylate CAS#16298-03-6 Product Description
Methyl 3-amino-2-pyrazinecarboxylate is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound characterized by several distinctive physicochemical properties. Its reported molar refractive index is 38.44, with a molar volume of 116.0 cm³/mol and an isotonic specific volume of 326.2 (0.2K). The compound also exhibits a surface tension of 62.4 dyne/cm and a polarizability value of 15.24 × 10⁻²⁴ cm³. These physicochemical parameters provide useful information about its molecular volume, electronic distribution, intermolecular interactions, and overall molecular behavior. Such properties are relevant to its characterization and evaluation in chemical research, organic synthesis, and pharmaceutical intermediate development.

Methyl 3-Amino-2-Pyrazinecarboxylate CAS#16298-03-6 Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 169-172 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 300.8±37.0 °C(Predicted) |
| density | 1.319±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform, Methanol |
| form | Crystalline Powder |
| pka | -0.30±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Yellow |
| BRN | 127495 |
| InChIKey | INCSQLZZXBPATR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 0.2 at 20℃ and pH7 |
| Surface tension | 73.3mN/m at 1g/L and 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 16298-03-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Methyl 3-Amino-2-Pyrazinecarboxylate CAS#16298-03-6 Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 22-24/25-37/39-26 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HazardClass | IRRITANT |
| HS Code | 29339900 |
Methyl 3-Amino-2-Pyrazinecarboxylate CAS#16298-03-6 Product Application
Methyl 3-amino-2-pyrazinecarboxylate is an important organic chemical intermediate with potential applications across the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, dye, and fine chemical industries. As a pyrazine derivative containing both amino and ester functional groups, it offers versatile chemical reactivity and provides a useful structural building block for the synthesis of various biologically active compounds. The nitrogen-containing pyrazine ring is an important structural feature in medicinal chemistry, contributing to the development of diverse pharmaceutical molecules and making this compound a valuable subject of ongoing pharmaceutical research.
In addition to its role in drug discovery and development, Methyl 3-amino-2-pyrazinecarboxylate can serve as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, pesticide-related chemicals, and other specialty organic products. Its chemical structure allows for further functionalization and molecular modification, supporting its use in a variety of synthetic applications. Potential downstream applications also include the production of pharmaceutical intermediates, hair dye auxiliaries, polymer stabilizers, antioxidants, and anti-fogging agents for photosensitive materials. Owing to its multifunctional chemical structure and broad synthetic utility, this compound has attracted interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing, fine chemical production, and advanced chemical research.
