| CAS No. | 37899-76-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H11N3O |
| Molecular Weight | 177.20 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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5-Methyl-2-oxo-3-propylpyrazine-1(2H)-carbonitrile (CAS 37899-76-6), molecular formula C9H11N3O and molecular weight 177.20 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
5-Methyl-2-oxo-3-propylpyrazine-1(2H)-carbonitrile (C9H11N3O) contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. Its physicochemical properties are representative of its class; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.
| Molecular Formula | C9H11N3O |
| Molecular Weight | 177.20 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1967 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |