CAS 566205-01-4: 3,5-Dibromo-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine

3,5-Dibromo-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine

3,5-Dibromo-6-chloro-2-pyrazinamine is a heterocyclic compound with a bromine atom. It is a synthetic compound that can be prepared by the sequential reaction of 3,5-dibromo-2-chloropyrazine with palladium acetate in acetic acid. This reaction proceeds in two steps and involves the formation of an intermediate that is then reduced to the final product. The palladium catalyst is used as a substitute for other metals such as platinum or nickel because it has better catalytic properties and lower cost. The hydrocarbon group at the 5 position of the pyrazine ring provides a source of hydrogen atoms to participate in reactions involving carbon atoms, while the halogen atom at the 6 position facilitates electron transfer.