Description

1-Methylisoquinoline is a versatile heterocyclic aromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structural framework makes it a valuable intermediate for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This high-purity compound is essential for research and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking reliable precursors for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various alkaloids and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its heterocyclic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and other functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methylisoquinoline
CAS No.	1721-93-3
Molecular Formula	C10H9N
Molecular Weight	143.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoquinoline, 1-methyl-; α-Methylisoquinoline; 1-Methyl-isoquinoline; 1-Methylisoquinolin; NSC 9378; 1-Methyl-2-azanaphthalene; 1-Methyl-2-benzazine
EINECS	217-015-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Methylisoquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. 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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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