3-Chloro-2-pyrazine-carboxylic acid

CAS: 27398-39-6

Ref. 3D-FC56419

Product Information

• Name: 3-Chloro-2-pyrazine-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 3-Chloropyrazine-2-carboxylic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Chloro-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid is a nucleophilic compound that is synthetically produced and has antimicrobial properties. It is an active component of the drug 3,4 dichloro-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid (DCP). This agent binds to the chloride ion in bacterial cells, which inactivates the enzyme adenosine triphosphatase that is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis. 3-Chloro-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid has been shown to be active against a number of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, including Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It also has antibacterial activity against mycobacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium complex.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 158.54 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₃ClN₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Off-White To Light Brown Solid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H3ClN2O2/c6-4-3(5(9)10)7-1-2-8-4/h1-2H,(H,9,10)
• InChI key: InChIKey=PMRPVXLESNMKLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)c1nccnc1Cl