Description

4-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde, 8-Hydroxy- is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block of significant interest in synthetic organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive formyl group and a phenolic hydroxyl, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and functionalized quinoline derivatives. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of novel active compounds and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or cancer, due to the quinoline scaffold's biological relevance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where functionalized quinolines can act as core structures for active ingredients.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Serves as a precursor for creating chelating ligands, useful in catalysis, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and diagnostic imaging agents.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for synthesizing conjugated molecules and polymers for applications in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or sensors.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialized heterocyclic dyes and fluorescent markers for analytical and industrial applications.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions involving bifunctional heteroaromatics.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde, 8-Hydroxy-
CAS No.	14510-07-7
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO2
Molecular Weight	173.17 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Hydroxy-4-quinolinecarboxaldehyde; 8-Hydroxyquinoline-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-Formyl-8-hydroxyquinoline; 8-Hydroxy-4-quinolinecarbaldehyde; 8-Hydroxylepidine-4-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde, 8-Hydroxy- is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, and is accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) available upon request. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific research or cGMP starting material requirements.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical 97-98%)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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