| Formula / Notation | C4H4N2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 290-37-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 80.09 |
| Melting Point | 54 - 56 °C |
| Boiling Point | 115.00 to 116.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Solubility | freely soluble in water, organic solvents |
| Appearance | Solid with a strong odor like pyridine; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid with a strong odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
| Also Known As | 290-37-9; 1,4-Diazine; p-Diazine; Paradiazine; Piazine; 1,4-Diazabenzene; pyrazin; MFCD00006122; 1,4-Diazin; NSC-400221 |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Pyrazine?
Pyrazine is a diazine that is benzene in which the carbon atoms at positions 1 and 4 have been replaced by nitrogen atoms. It has a role as a Daphnia magna metabolite. It is a member of pyrazines and a diazine.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: pyrazine
Other Names / Synonyms: 290-37-9; 1,4-Diazine; p-Diazine; Paradiazine; Piazine; 1,4-Diazabenzene; pyrazin; MFCD00006122; 1,4-Diazin; NSC-400221
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 54 - 56 °C |
| Boiling Point | 115.00 to 116.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Molecular Weight | 80.09 |
| Solubility | freely soluble in water, organic solvents |
| Appearance | Solid with a strong odor like pyridine; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid with a strong odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Pyrazine is a diazine that is benzene in which the carbon atoms at positions 1 and 4 have been replaced by nitrogen atoms. It has a role as a Daphnia magna metabolite. It is a member of pyrazines and a diazine.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Pyrazine is: C4H4N2