Description

3-Chloro-1-Methylisoquinoline is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring a fused isoquinoline ring system, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders, cancers, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments due to the chromophoric isoquinoline structure.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for exploring new chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-1-Methylisoquinoline
CAS No.	15787-12-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈ClN
Molecular Weight	177.63 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-1-methylisoquinoline; 1-Methyl-3-chloroisoquinoline; 3-Chloro-1-methyl-isoquinoline; Isoquinoline, 3-chloro-1-methyl-; 15787-12-9; 3-Chloro-1-methyl-2-azanaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-1-Methylisoquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

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	≤ 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.