Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate (CAS: 77112-52-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
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Ethyl imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate (CAS: 77112-52-8) is typically synthesized via the reaction of 2-aminopyrazine with ethyl acetoacetate in the presence of a base like sodium hydroxide. The process involves mild heating and can be conducted at room temperature. The yield is generally around 75-85%, and the reaction shows good selectivity towards the desired product.
About
CAS No
77112-52-8
English Name
Ethyl imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C9H9N3O2
Molecular Weight
191.19 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=CN2C=CN=CC2=N1
InChIKey
SWABYVXORFBBAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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