914452-71-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-BROMO-6-METHYLPYRAZINE
• Synonyms: 2-BROMO-6-METHYLPYRAZINE;2-Bromo-6-methyl-1,4-diazine;Pyrazine, 2-bromo-6-methyl
• CAS NO: 914452-71-4
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₅BrN₂
• Molecular Weight: 173.0106
• Product Categories: Halides;Pyrazines, Pyrimidines & Pyridazines
• Mol File: 914452-71-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 196℃
• Flash Point: 72℃
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.596
• Storage Temp.: under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
• PKA: -0.94±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-BROMO-6-METHYLPYRAZINE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-BROMO-6-METHYLPYRAZINE(914452-71-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-BROMO-6-METHYLPYRAZINE(914452-71-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 914452-71-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

2-Bromo-6-methylpyrazine is an organic compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in various chemical reactions. It is characterized by the presence of a bromine atom at the 2nd position and a methyl group at the 6th position on the pyrazine ring, which contributes to its unique chemical properties and reactivity.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
2-Bromo-6-methylpyrazine is used as a synthetic intermediate for the development of steroid derivatives. These derivatives act as CYP17 inhibitors, which are crucial in the treatment of cancer. By inhibiting the enzyme CYP17, these steroid derivatives can help regulate hormone production and potentially slow down the growth of hormone-dependent tumors.