2-Cyno Pyrazine

Introduction

 

Cyno pyrazine is precursor for the synthesis of pyrazinamide, an anti-TB drug

 

Salient Technical Features

 

•  CSIR- IICT developed catalytic continuous ammoxidation process for the synthesis of 2-cyno pyrazine from 2-methyl pyrazine

•  Obtained Indian Patent

 

Level/Scale of Development

 

• •  Catalyst vapor phase reactor at pilot scale (1 Kg catalyst)

• •  Lab Scale operation: 48 Kg product per day

 

Status of Commercialization

 

•  Seeking collaboration for pilot plant trails and commercialization

 

Major Raw Materials

 

• •  2-methyl pyrazine, ammonia

  •  IICT also has Process Technology for 2-methyl pyrazine

  •  Raw Material for 2-methyl pyrazine are ethylene diamine and propylene glycol

  •  Specific Raw Material Cost: 630 Rs./Kg

 

For further information please contact

 

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
Uppal Road, Tarnaka,
Hyderabad - 500 007
Phone: +91-40-21791623
E-mail: aau@iict.res.in