Description

8-Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate is a versatile and important coordination compound, widely recognized for its chelating properties and broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and active agent in numerous industrial and research applications, valued for its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions. Key industries that utilize this chemical include pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and analytical chemistry, where it functions as a precursor, fungicide, and analytical reagent.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with antifungal and antibacterial properties.
• Agricultural Fungicide: Acts as a key component in fungicidal formulations to protect crops from fungal diseases.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Employed as a chelating agent for the gravimetric determination and separation of metal ions such as aluminum, magnesium, and iron.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for the production of more complex quinoline derivatives and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Preservative & Disinfectant: Utilized in certain industrial and laboratory settings for its biocidal properties to prevent microbial growth.
• Catalyst & Ligand: Functions as a ligand in homogeneous catalysis and in the preparation of catalysts for organic transformations.
• Material Science: Used in the development of functional materials, including corrosion inhibitors and organic semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate
CAS No.	134-31-6
Molecular Formula	C18H16N2O6S
Molecular Weight	388.39 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Quinolinol sulfate (2:1) (salt); Oxine Sulfate; 8-Hydroxyquinoline hemisulfate salt; 8-Hydroxyquinolinium sulfate; Quinolin-8-ol sulfate; Bioquin; 8-Quinolinol, sulfate (1:?); 8-Hydroxyquinoline, sulfate
EINECS	205-137-1

Quality Control

Our 8-Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.