Pyrazine is a symmetrical molecule. it is found in vitamin B-10 in the form of pteridine. Derivatives like Phenazine are well known for their antitumor, antibiotic and diuretic activity. Pyrazine is less basic in nature than pyridine, pyridazine and pyrimidine.

Pyrazine is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound.

See also

• Pyrimidine, an analog with the second nitrogen atom in position 3.
• Pyridazine, an analog with the second nitrogen atom in position 2.
• Pyridine, an analog with only one nitrogen atom.
• Benzene, an analog without the nitrogen atoms.
• Simple aromatic rings

External links

Nitrogen heterocycles | Simple aromatic rings

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