Description

1-Chloro-3-Methoxyisoquinoline is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is essential for research chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its bioactive isoquinoline scaffold.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Functional Material Development: Incorporated into the design of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and heterocyclic compound research.
• Custom Synthesis: Employed by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for bespoke chemical synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Chloro-3-Methoxyisoquinoline
CAS No.	16535-95-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈ClNO
Molecular Weight	193.63 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-1-chloroisoquinoline; 1-Chloro-3-methoxy-isoquinoline; Isoquinoline, 1-chloro-3-methoxy-; 16535-95-8; 1-Chloro-3-methoxyisoquinoline; 1-Chloro-3-methoxy-isoquinoline; 3-Methoxy-1-chloro-isoquinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-3-Methoxyisoquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every 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 production. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each 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 (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

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