Product Name

  • Name

    METHYL PYRAZINE-2-CARBOXYLATE

  • EINECS 228-198-6
  • CAS No. 6164-79-0
  • Article Data66
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.213 g/cm3
  • Solubility
  • Melting Point 57-61 °C(lit.)
  • Formula C6H6N2O2
  • Boiling Point 220.4 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 138.126
  • Flash Point 87.1 °C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance white powder
  • Safety 26-36
  • Risk Codes 36/37/38
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 6164-79-0 (METHYL PYRAZINE-2-CARBOXYLATE)
  • Hazard Symbols IrritantXi
  • Synonyms Pyrazinecarboxylicacid, methyl ester (7CI,8CI,9CI);Pyrazinoic acid methyl ester (6CI);2-Methoxycarbonylpyrazine;Methyl 2-pyrazinecarboxylate;Methylpyrazinecarboxylate;Methyl pyrazinoate;NSC 32337;Pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid,methyl ester;
  • PSA 52.08000
  • LogP 0.26320

Synthetic route

2-pyrazylcarboxylic acid
98-97-5

2-pyrazylcarboxylic acid

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In diethyl ether; dichloromethane at 20℃; for 0.25h;100%
2-chloropyrazin
14508-49-7

2-chloropyrazin

methanol
67-56-1

methanol

carbon monoxide
201230-82-2

carbon monoxide

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With dichloro[2,2'-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1'-binaphthyl]palladium(II); triethylamine at 100℃; under 2585.74 Torr; for 4h;99%
With 1,3-bis-(diphenylphosphino)propane; palladium diacetate; triethylamine In acetonitrile at 180℃; under 25502.6 Torr; Flow reactor;61%
With triethylamine; palladium bis(dibenzylideneacetone)palladium(0); triphenylphosphine at 120℃; under 29420.3 Torr; for 16h; other chloropyrazines;93 % Chromat.
With ethyl azide; triphenylphosphine; bis(dibenzylideneacetone)-palladium(0) at 120℃; under 29420.3 Torr; for 16h;93 % Chromat.
methanol
67-56-1

methanol

2-pyrazylcarboxylic acid
98-97-5

2-pyrazylcarboxylic acid

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sulfuric acid for 2h; Reflux;98%
With sulfuric acid for 48h; Heating;95%
With sulfuric acid at 80 - 85℃; for 5h;94.8%
1,4-pyrazine
290-37-9

1,4-pyrazine

oxalic acid monomethyl ester
600-23-7

oxalic acid monomethyl ester

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium persulfate; sulfuric acid; silver nitrate In dichloromethane; water for 1.5h; Heating;93%
methylester of pyrazinecarboxylic acid 4-oxide
770-00-3

methylester of pyrazinecarboxylic acid 4-oxide

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With Eosin Y; di-tert-butyl 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-pyridine-dicarboxylate In acetonitrile at 20℃; for 5h; Inert atmosphere; Irradiation; chemoselective reaction;88%
2-pyrazylcarboxylic acid
98-97-5

2-pyrazylcarboxylic acid

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 2-pyrazylcarboxylic acid With sulfuric acid In methanol at 20℃; for 5h; Reflux;
Stage #2: With sodium hydrogencarbonate In methanol pH=8.5;
63.63%
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 74 percent / SOCl2 / benzene / 2 h / Heating
2: pyridine / CH2Cl2 / a) 0 deg C, 1 h, b) RT, overnight
View Scheme
With thionyl chloride; sodium bicarbonate In methanol; di-isopropyl ether; water
With sulfuric acid; sodium hydrogencarbonate In methanol; toluene
2-pyrazylcarboxylic acid
98-97-5

2-pyrazylcarboxylic acid

methyl iodide
74-88-4

methyl iodide

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide for 72h;8%
3-[(methyloxy)carbonyl]-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid
73763-86-7

3-[(methyloxy)carbonyl]-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

methanol
67-56-1

methanol

pyrazinoyl chloride
19847-10-0

pyrazinoyl chloride

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With pyridine In dichloromethane a) 0 deg C, 1 h, b) RT, overnight;
2-ethylpyrazine
13925-00-3

2-ethylpyrazine

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: potassium permanganate / H2O / 20 °C
2: HCl
View Scheme
2,3-pyrazinedicarboxylic anhydride
4744-50-7

2,3-pyrazinedicarboxylic anhydride

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

2,3-dicarboxypyrazine
89-01-0

2,3-dicarboxypyrazine

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 210 °C / 3 - 4 Torr
2: HCl
View Scheme
2-pyrazylcarboxylic acid
98-97-5

2-pyrazylcarboxylic acid

acetyl chloride
75-36-5

acetyl chloride

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In methanol
methanol
67-56-1

methanol

4-[(3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-piperazinone
1254073-95-4

4-[(3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-piperazinone

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With thionyl chloride at 20℃; Reflux;
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate hydrochloride

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate hydrochloride

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium carbonate In dichloromethane for 5h;37 g
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

pyrazine-2-carbohydrazide
768-05-8

pyrazine-2-carbohydrazide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrazine In ethanol for 2h; Heating / reflux;100%
With hydrazine In ethanol for 2h; Heating / reflux;100%
With hydrazine In ethanol for 2h; Reflux;99%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

pyrazinecarboxaldehyde
5780-66-5

pyrazinecarboxaldehyde

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate With lithium aluminium tetrahydride In tetrahydrofuran at -78 - 72℃; for 0.333333h;
Stage #2: With hydrogenchloride; water
100%
With lithium aluminium tetrahydride In tetrahydrofuran at -83℃; for 2h;68%
With lithium aluminium tetrahydride In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 1.83333h; Inert atmosphere; Schlenk technique;53.4%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

propanoic acid methyl ester
554-12-1

propanoic acid methyl ester

methyl 2-methyl-3-(pyrazin-2-yl)-3-oxopropionate
324737-10-2

methyl 2-methyl-3-(pyrazin-2-yl)-3-oxopropionate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate With sodium hydride In toluene at 15 - 25℃; for 0.5h; Industrial scale;
Stage #2: propanoic acid methyl ester In methanol; toluene at 15 - 40℃; Temperature; Solvent; Reagent/catalyst; Industrial scale;
100%
Stage #1: propanoic acid methyl ester With potassium tert-butylate In tetrahydrofuran at 0℃; for 0.5h;
Stage #2: methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate In tetrahydrofuran at 0 - 25℃; for 3.5h;
Stage #3: With ammonium chloride In tetrahydrofuran for 0.5h;
89%
With sodium hydride In N,N-dimethyl-formamide; mineral oil at 20℃; for 5h; Inert atmosphere;79%
With NaH; ammonium chloride In toluene
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

acetonitrile
75-05-8

acetonitrile

sodium 2-cyano-1-(pyrazin-2-yl)ethenolate

sodium 2-cyano-1-(pyrazin-2-yl)ethenolate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydride In tetrahydrofuran; mineral oil for 20h; Reflux;96%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

pyrazin-2-ylmethanol
6705-33-5

pyrazin-2-ylmethanol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium tetrahydroborate; sodium methylate In methanol at 25℃; for 3h; Inert atmosphere;95%
Stage #1: methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate With sodium tetrahydroborate In water for 0.5h;
Stage #2: With water; potassium carbonate In ethanol for 0.5h;
80%
With sodium tetrahydroborate; calcium chloride In ethanol at 25℃; for 5h;75%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

methyl iodide
74-88-4

methyl iodide

3-methoxycarbonyl-1-methylpyrazinium iodide

3-methoxycarbonyl-1-methylpyrazinium iodide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In dimethyl sulfoxide at 20℃; for 12h;94%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

bis(pinacol)diborane
73183-34-3

bis(pinacol)diborane

methyl 1,4-bis(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,4-dihydropyrazine-2-carboxylate
1393720-91-6

methyl 1,4-bis(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,4-dihydropyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In pentane N2; ligand and B compd. (1.1:1 molar ratio) stirred at room temp. for 2 h;93%
In pentane at 20℃; for 2h; Inert atmosphere;93%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

methylhydrazine
60-34-4

methylhydrazine

pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid N'-methylhydrazide
80364-57-4

pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid N'-methylhydrazide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In ethanol Heating;90%
In ethanol Heating;81.1%
In ethanol for 1.5h; Heating;68%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

benzylamine
100-46-9

benzylamine

pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid benzylamide
347368-07-4

pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid benzylamide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With niobium(V) oxide In neat (no solvent) at 140℃; for 30h; Molecular sieve; Inert atmosphere;90%
for 2h; Heating;70%
With potassium phosphate; 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol In tetrahydrofuran at 90℃; for 22h; Sealed tube;64%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

aniline
62-53-3

aniline

N-(phenyl)pyrazine-2-carboxamide
34067-83-9

N-(phenyl)pyrazine-2-carboxamide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium t-butanolate In neat (no solvent) at 20℃; for 1h; Inert atmosphere; Schlenk technique; Green chemistry;90%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

trifluoromethylsulfonic anhydride
358-23-6

trifluoromethylsulfonic anhydride

1,1-bis(trimethylsiloxy)-2-methylprop-1-ene
31469-25-7

1,1-bis(trimethylsiloxy)-2-methylprop-1-ene

methyl 7,7-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,4-bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)-1,4,4a,6,7,7a-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]pyrazine-3-carboxylate

methyl 7,7-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,4-bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)-1,4,4a,6,7,7a-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]pyrazine-3-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate; trifluoromethylsulfonic anhydride In dichloromethane at -30℃; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: 1,1-bis(trimethylsiloxy)-2-methylprop-1-ene In dichloromethane at -30 - 20℃; for 12h; Inert atmosphere;
89%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

C5H4N3O2(1-)*Na(1+)

C5H4N3O2(1-)*Na(1+)

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydroxylamine hydrochloride; sodium hydroxide In methanol for 24h; Inert atmosphere; Schlenk technique; Cooling with ice;89%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

methyl 1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrazine-2-carboxylate
171504-79-3

methyl 1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrazine-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
palladium-carbon In methanol86%
With hydrogen; palladium on activated charcoal
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

pyrazine‑2‑hydroxamic acid
768-06-9

pyrazine‑2‑hydroxamic acid

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydroxylamine In methanol at 20℃; for 72h;85%
With hydroxylamine
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

trifluoromethylsulfonic anhydride
358-23-6

trifluoromethylsulfonic anhydride

(Bis-trimethylsilanyloxy-methylene)-cyclohexane
40348-04-7

(Bis-trimethylsilanyloxy-methylene)-cyclohexane

C15H16F6N2O8S2

C15H16F6N2O8S2

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate; trifluoromethylsulfonic anhydride In dichloromethane at -30℃; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: (Bis-trimethylsilanyloxy-methylene)-cyclohexane In dichloromethane at -30 - 20℃; for 12h; Inert atmosphere;
84%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

2-aminomethylpyrazine
20010-99-5

2-aminomethylpyrazine

(2-pyrazylmethyl)-2-pyrazinecarboxamide

(2-pyrazylmethyl)-2-pyrazinecarboxamide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In methanol for 168h; Reflux;83%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

3-bromo-1-trifluoromethylbenzene
401-78-5

3-bromo-1-trifluoromethylbenzene

2-pyrazinyl(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)methanone

2-pyrazinyl(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)methanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With n-butyllithium In tetrahydrofuran; diethyl ether; hexane -80 deg C to rt;80%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

triethyloxonium fluoroborate
368-39-8

triethyloxonium fluoroborate

3-(methoxycarbonyl)-1-ethylpyrazinium tetrafluoroborate

3-(methoxycarbonyl)-1-ethylpyrazinium tetrafluoroborate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In chloroform at 5℃; for 24h; Inert atmosphere;78%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

5-amino-3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)pyrazole
120068-79-3

5-amino-3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)pyrazole

N-[3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)pyrazole-5-yl]pyrazine-2-carboxamide
315208-01-6

N-[3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)pyrazole-5-yl]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride; CH3ONa In methanol; water; ethyl acetate; acetonitrile77%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

glycine
56-40-6

glycine

(pyrazine-2-carbonyl)glycine
57229-37-5

(pyrazine-2-carbonyl)glycine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium methylate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide for 2.5h; Heating;76%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

methyl valerate
624-24-8

methyl valerate

methyl 2-(pyrazine-2-carbonyl)pentanoate

methyl 2-(pyrazine-2-carbonyl)pentanoate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydride In N,N-dimethyl-formamide; mineral oil at 20℃; for 5h; Inert atmosphere;75%
(2-aminomethylpyridine)
3731-51-9

(2-aminomethylpyridine)

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid (pyridine-2-ylmethyl)-amide
549493-17-6

pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid (pyridine-2-ylmethyl)-amide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In methanol for 120h; Reflux;73%
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

6-chloro-pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
23611-75-8

6-chloro-pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With N-chloro-succinimide In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 80℃;72%
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 3-chloro-benzenecarboperoxoic acid / 1,2-dichloro-ethane / 16 h / 60 °C
2: thionyl chloride / 8 h / Reflux
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 3-chloro-benzenecarboperoxoic acid / 1,2-dichloro-ethane / 60 °C
2: thionyl chloride / 85 °C
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 3-chloro-benzenecarboperoxoic acid / 1,2-dichloro-ethane / 60 °C
2: thionyl chloride / 85 °C
View Scheme
Stage #1: methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate With 3-chloro-benzenecarboperoxoic acid In 1,2-dichloro-ethane at 60℃; for 16h;
Stage #2: With thionyl chloride at 75℃; for 8h;
methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate
6164-79-0

methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate

methylester of pyrazinecarboxylic acid 4-oxide
770-00-3

methylester of pyrazinecarboxylic acid 4-oxide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 3-chloro-benzenecarboperoxoic acid In 1,2-dichloro-ethane at 60℃; for 16h;64%
With 3-chloro-benzenecarboperoxoic acid In 1,2-dichloro-ethane at 60℃; for 16h;64%
With 3-chloro-benzenecarboperoxoic acid In 1,2-dichloro-ethane at 60℃; for 16h;64%
With 3-chloro-benzenecarboperoxoic acid In dichloromethane at 20℃; for 48h;22%

Methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate Specification

The IUPAC name of 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester is methyl pyrazine-2-carboxylate. With the CAS registry number 6164-79-0 and EINECS 228-198-6, it is also named as Pyrazinoic acid methyl ester. The product's categories are Heterocycles; Pharmacetical; Piperazine Series; Esters; Pyrazines, Pyrimidines & Pyridazines; Pyrazine; Building Blocks; Heterocyclic Building Blocks. It is powder which is stable under normal temperature and pressure. Additionally, this chemical should be sealed in the container and stored in the cool and dry place.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)ACD/LogP: -0.32; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -0.32; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -0.32; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 15.89; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 15.89; (9)#H bond acceptors: 4; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (12)Polar Surface Area: 52.08 Å2; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.513; (14)Molar Refractivity: 34.2 cm3; (15)Molar Volume: 113.7 cm3; (16)Polarizability: 13.56×10-24 cm3; (17)Surface Tension: 48.6 dyne/cm; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 45.68 kJ/mol; (19)Vapour Pressure: 0.113 mmHg at 25°C; (20)Rotatable Bond Count: 2; (21)Exact Mass: 138.042927; (22)MonoIsotopic Mass: 138.042927; (23)Topological Polar Surface Area: 52.1; (24)Heavy Atom Count: 10; (25)Complexity: 127.

Preparation of 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester: It can be obtained by pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid and methanol. This reaction needs reagent conc. H2SO4 by heating. The reaction time is 48 hours. The yield is 95%.

2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester can be obtained by pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid and methanol

Uses of 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester: It can react with methylhydrazine to get pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid-(N'-methyl-hydrazide). This reaction needs solvent ethanol by heating. The yield is 81.1%.

2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester can react with methylhydrazine to get pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid-(N'-methyl-hydrazide)

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. If you want to contact this product, you must wear suitable protective clothing.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure. 
1. SMILES:O=C(OC)c1nccnc1
2. InChI:InChI=1/C6H6N2O2/c1-10-6(9)5-4-7-2-3-8-5/h2-4H,1H3
3. InChIKey:TWIIRMSFZNYMQE-UHFFFAOYAU

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