Description

2-Hydroxyquinoline is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a key intermediate and functional building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a hydroxyl group and a quinoline ring system, provides valuable chelating and coordinating properties. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its bioactive quinoline core.
• Metal Chelating Agent: Functions as an effective ligand in coordination chemistry for metal extraction, catalysis, and the preparation of luminescent materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for creating complex organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into specialty formulations to protect metals in industrial processes due to its ability to form stable complexes on metal surfaces.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and developing novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxyquinoline
CAS No.	1321-40-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbostyril; 2-Quinolinol; Quinolin-2-ol; 2-Quinolone; 1,2-Dihydro-2-oxoquinoline; 2(1H)-Quinolinone; o-Hydroxyquinoline; 2-Oxoquinoline
EINECS	215-325-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxyquinoline is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support its use in regulated applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	198°C - 202°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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