Description

8-Hydroxyquinoline-2-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized heterocyclic building block, serving as a key precursor for the synthesis of complex chelating agents and bioactive molecules. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of both the hydroxyquinoline core and the aldehyde group, enabling the construction of sophisticated ligands for metal coordination and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, particularly for developing new metal-based catalysts, analytical reagents, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel chelator-based drugs, antimicrobial agents, and potential therapeutic compounds.
• Metal Chelating Agent Synthesis: Used to create advanced Schiff base ligands for complexing transition metals like copper, iron, and zinc in catalytic and analytical applications.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Employed in the development of selective colorimetric and fluorimetric sensors for the detection of specific metal ions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new fungicides and pesticides that utilize metal-binding mechanisms of action.
• Material Science: Used in the preparation of functionalized polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with specific catalytic or absorptive properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The reactive aldehyde group facilitates condensation reactions for constructing more complex heterocyclic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Hydroxyquinoline-2-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	14510-06-6
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO2
Molecular Weight	173.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-8-hydroxyquinoline; 8-Hydroxy-2-quinolinecarboxaldehyde; Quinoline-2-carboxaldehyde, 8-hydroxy-; 8-Hydroxyquinaldine-2-aldehyde; 2-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde, 8-hydroxy-; 8-Hydroxychinaldin-2-aldehyd; 8-Hydroxyquinoline-2-aldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Hydroxyquinoline-2-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous 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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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