Description

1-Cyano-3-Methylisoquinoline 2-Oxide is a specialized heterocyclic compound featuring a cyano group and an N-oxide moiety, which are key functional handles for further chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and high-value chemical intermediate in advanced organic and medicinal chemistry research. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with isoquinoline-based scaffolds targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging its reactive functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for cyclization reactions, functional group transformations, and as a precursor to more complex N-heterocycles.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of organic ligands for catalysts or advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyano-3-Methylisoquinoline 2-Oxide
CAS No.	16281-21-3
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O
Molecular Weight	184.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1-cyanoisoquinoline 2-Oxide; 1-Cyano-3-methylisoquinoline N-oxide; 1-Cyano-3-methyl-2-isoquinolinol 2-Oxide; 3-Methylisoquinoline-1-carbonitrile 2-Oxide; 1-CN-3-Me-isoquinoline N-oxide; 16281-21-3; Isoquinoline, 1-cyano-3-methyl-, 2-oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Cyano-3-Methylisoquinoline 2-Oxide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

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). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

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.