Description

8-Iodo Quinoline is a versatile halogenated heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a quinoline backbone with an iodine substituent, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications ranging from catalyst development to the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel quinoline-based drug candidates, particularly for antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Used to develop specialized ligands and organocatalysts for transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki and Heck reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for creating new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other functional materials due to its electron-rich quinoline core.
• Chemical Biology: Acts as a probe or a tagging reagent in bioconjugation chemistry and the study of biological processes.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: A potential intermediate for synthesizing complex dyes and pigments with specific coloristic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Iodo Quinoline
CAS No.	1006-47-9
Molecular Formula	C9H6IN
Molecular Weight	255.06 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Iodoquinoline; Quinoline, 8-iodo-; 8-Quinolinyl iodide; 8-Iodo-quinoline; 8-IQ; 8-Iodochinolin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Iodo Quinoline is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and reliability. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients in regulated research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.