2-Amino-3-(pyrazin-2-yl)propanoic acid CAS 6705-28-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.6705-28-8
Molecular FormulaC7H9N3O2
Molecular Weight167.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Amino-3-(pyrazin-2-yl)propanoic acid CAS 6705-28-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-Amino-3-(pyrazin-2-yl)propanoic acid is closely related to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

2-Amino-3-(pyrazin-2-yl)propanoic acid (CAS 6705-28-8), molecular formula C7H9N3O2 and molecular weight 167.17 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C7H9N3O2, 2-Amino-3-(pyrazin-2-yl)propanoic acid contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 167.17 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures 2-Amino-3-(pyrazin-2-yl)propanoic acid under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H9N3O2
Molecular Weight167.17 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958
Nitrogen Atoms3

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