Description

7-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique quinoline core structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and binding properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting infectious diseases and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and corrosion inhibitors due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental building block for medicinal chemistry programs and the exploration of new chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1078-30-4
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO2
Molecular Weight	173.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinoline-7-carboxylic Acid; 7-Carboxyquinoline; 7-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid; 7-Quinolinecarboxylic acid (8CI); 7-Quinolincarboxylic acid; NSC 403697; 1-Azanaphthalene-7-carboxylic acid
EINECS	214-095-5

Quality Control

Our 7-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and residual solvents. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP and non-GMP synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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