Description

8-Bromoquinoline is a versatile brominated heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactivity of the bromine atom, which enables efficient cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those with quinoline-based structures for antimicrobial or anticancer activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides where the quinoline moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and conductive polymers, due to its electron-accepting properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles via Suzuki, Stille, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Bromoquinoline
CAS No.	16567-18-3
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrN
Molecular Weight	208.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinoline, 8-bromo-; 8-Bromoquinoline; 8-BQ; 8-Bromo-quinoline; NSC 1467; 1-Bromo-8-azanaphthalene; 8-Bromochinolin; 8-Bromoquinoléine
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Quality Control

Our 8-Bromoquinoline is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR for comprehensive characterization and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	38 - 42 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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