Description

4-Methoxy-2-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is a versatile quinoline derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique methoxy-substituted quinolinecarboxylic acid structure makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with quinoline-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and fluorescent markers due to its conjugated quinoline system.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxy-2-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	15733-83-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight	203.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 4-methoxy-; 4-Methoxyquinaldic acid; 4-Methoxy-2-quinaldinic acid; 4-Methoxyquinoline-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Methoxy-2-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 4-Methoxyquinaldic acid; 4-Methoxy-2-quinaldinic acid; 4-Methoxyquinoline-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxy-2-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 synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

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