Description

4-(Chloromethyl)Quinoline Hydrochloride is a versatile and reactive organic salt, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in the activated chloromethyl group, which facilitates further functionalization to create complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimicrobial and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the quinoline scaffold is required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the development of functional polymers and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Chloromethyl)Quinoline Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1822-57-7
Molecular Formula	C10H9Cl2N
Molecular Weight	214.09 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Chloromethyl)quinoline HCl; Quinoline, 4-(chloromethyl)-, hydrochloride; 4-Chloromethylquinoline hydrochloride; 4-(Chloromethyl)quinoline monohydrochloride; 1-(Chloromethyl)isoquinoline hydrochloride (common misnomer); 4-Quinolinemethanol, α-chloro-, hydrochloride; 1822-57-7; 4-CMQ.HCl
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Chloromethyl)Quinoline Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and loss on drying for moisture content. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment to ensure compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.