| CAS No. | 601515-51-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H13N3 |
| Molecular Weight | 151.21 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 3-Ethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine is closely related to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
CATO supplies 3-Ethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (CAS 601515-51-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H13N3, MW 151.21 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C8H13N3, 3-Ethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 151.21 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-Ethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.
| Molecular Formula | C8H13N3 |
| Molecular Weight | 151.21 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) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1985 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |