Description

7-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique quinoline core structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and binding properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and anti-infective applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the quinoline scaffold for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Academic and R&D: A fundamental reagent in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis research for constructing complex heterocyclic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	10783-04-7
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO2
Molecular Weight	173.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinoline-7-carboxylic Acid; 7-Carboxyquinoline; 7-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid; 7-Quinolinecarboxylic acid (9CI); 7-Quinolincarboxylic acid; NSC 403697; 7-Quinolinylcarboxylic Acid; 7-Carboxy-1-azanaphthalene
EINECS	234-173-7

Quality Control

Our 7-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	255 - 260 °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.