Description

2-Cyano-3-Hydroxyquinoline is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of complex molecules with specific electronic and biological properties. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to create complexing agents and ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-3-Hydroxyquinoline
CAS No.	15462-43-8
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2O
Molecular Weight	170.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-2-quinolinecarbonitrile; 2-Quinolinecarbonitrile, 3-hydroxy-; 3-Hydroxyquinoline-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-3-quinolinol; 3-Hydroxy-2-cyanoquinoline; Quinoline-2-carbonitrile, 3-hydroxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-3-Hydroxyquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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