Description

Quinine Formate is a high-purity salt derivative of the naturally occurring alkaloid quinine, widely recognized for its critical role in pharmaceutical synthesis and analytical chemistry. This compound serves as a key chiral intermediate and reference standard, valued for its consistent quality and reliable performance in sensitive applications. It is essential for manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and life science sectors requiring precise chemical building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antimalarial and other therapeutic agents.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for method development, calibration, and quality control in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and other analytical techniques.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in life science research as a tool compound for studying biological pathways and ion channel modulation.
• Catalysis and Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a chiral ligand or catalyst in stereoselective chemical reactions to produce enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor or standard in the development and analysis of certain bittering agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quinine Formate
CAS No.	130-90-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₂₆N₂O₂ • CH₂O₂ or C₂₂H₂₈N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	384.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinine formate salt; Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-, (8α,9R)-, formate (salt); Formic acid, compd. with quinine (1:1); Quinine monoformate; NSC 199935; Quinine Formiate
EINECS	204-945-8

Quality Control

Our Quinine Formate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling via techniques like HPLC and IR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0% (anhydrous basis)
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Specific Rotation	-145° to -155° (c=1 in CHCl₃)
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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