Description

Quinoline-2-Carbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of the nitrile group on the quinoline scaffold, enabling diverse chemical transformations for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing quinoline-based structures with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the quinoline core for bioactive properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and synthesis of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other functional materials due to its electron-accepting nitrile group and planar aromatic structure.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cyanation reactions and heterocyclic compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quinoline-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	1436-43-7
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2
Molecular Weight	154.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanoquinoline; Quinoline-2-carbonitrile; 2-Quinolinecarbonitrile; 2-Quinolyl cyanide; 2-Cyanopyridine; 2-Quinolinonitrile; 2-Quinoline nitrile
EINECS	215-868-3

Quality Control

Our Quinoline-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Custom purity grades, including research and pharmaceutical intermediates, are available to meet specific project requirements.

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 and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °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.