2-Chloro-6-cyanopyrazine
[CAS# 6863-74-7]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyrazines
• Name: 2-Chloro-6-cyanopyrazine
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-6-pyrazinecarbonitrile; 2-Cyano-6-chloropyrazine; 6-Chloro-2-cyanopyrazine; 6-Chloro-2-pyrazinecarbonitrile; 6-Cyano-2-chloropyrazine
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₂ClN₃
• Molecular Weight: 139.54
• CAS Registry Number: 6863-74-7
• EC Number: 805-643-8

Properties

• Density: 1.43
• Melting point: 24-26 ºC
• Boiling point: 229 ºC
• Flash point: 93 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301