Description

8-Hydroxyquinoline-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block and chelating agent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a quinoline core and a carboxylic acid group, provides unique coordination properties and reactivity. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, metal complexes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with antimicrobial or metal-chelating properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced fungicides and herbicides, leveraging its bioactive quinoline structure.
• Metal Chelation & Analysis: Acts as a selective chelating agent for various metal ions in analytical chemistry, water treatment, and catalyst preparation.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in constructing complex heterocyclic compounds for material science and fine chemical production.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying coordination chemistry and developing new functional molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Hydroxyquinoline-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1571-30-8
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO3
Molecular Weight	189.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carboxy-8-hydroxyquinoline; 8-Hydroxyquinaldic Acid; 8-Hydroxy-2-quinolinecarboxylic Acid; Oxine-2-carboxylic Acid; 8-Hydroxyquinoline-2-carboxylate; Quinaldic Acid, 8-Hydroxy-; 2-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 8-hydroxy-
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Quality Control

Our 8-Hydroxyquinoline-2-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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