Description

Diquinine Carbonate CAS NO 146-06-5 is a quinine-derived alkaloid salt known for its specific optical and chemical properties. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral intermediate and analytical standard in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and analytical reagent sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral building block in the synthesis of specialized active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Analytical Standard: Used as a high-purity reference standard in chromatographic analysis (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods for quality control laboratories.
• Catalysis Research: Employed in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis studies due to its well-defined stereochemistry.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A precursor in the manufacture of complex organic molecules for research and development.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies related to alkaloid chemistry and biological activity profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diquinine Carbonate
CAS No.	146-06-5
Molecular Formula	C₄₀H₅₀N₄O₄·H₂CO₃
Molecular Weight	782.93 g/mol (for diquinine base + carbonate)
Synonyms	Quinine Carbonate (Dimeric); Bis(quinine) Carbonate; Diquinine Monocarbonate; Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-, (8α,9R)-, carbonate (2:1); Quinine (2:1) Carbonate Salt; NSC 82154; Quinine Hemocarbonate
EINECS	205-668-7

Quality Control

Our Diquinine Carbonate is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, with specifications suitable for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

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 [α]²⁰D	-150° to -160° (c=1 in CHCl₃)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 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.