3,5-Diamino-6-chloropyrazine-2-carboxylic acid

• CAT Number: L038536
• CAS Number: 4878-36-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H5ClN4O2
• Molecular Weight: 188.57
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 3,5-diamino-6-chloropyrazine-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H5ClN4O2/c6-2-4(8)10-3(7)1(9-2)5(11)12/h(H,11,12)(H4,7,8,10)
• InChIKey: OCSQJDAUOOHJEI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1(=C(N=C(C(=N1)Cl)N)N)C(=O)O

3,5-Diamino-6-chloropyrazine-2-carboxylic acid(CAT: L038536) is a multifunctional heterocyclic compound featuring a pyrazine ring substituted with amino groups at the 3 and 5 positions, a chlorine atom at position 6, and a carboxylic acid at position 2. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and bioactive heterocycles. Its electron-rich amino groups and reactive halogen enable diverse functionalization pathways, including nucleophilic substitution and amide formation. The carboxylic acid group enhances its utility in peptide and conjugate chemistry. It is particularly useful in medicinal chemistry programs focused on antibacterial, anticancer, and enzyme inhibitor development.