Description

3-Methylcinnoline is a versatile nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique cinnoline scaffold makes it a valuable intermediate for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-inflammatory agents, and antimicrobial compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), dyes, pigments, and other functional organic materials due to its electron-rich aromatic system.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis for high-throughput screening.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for coordination chemistry and catalysis, enabling novel synthetic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylcinnoline
CAS No.	17372-78-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylcinnoline; 3-Methyl-1,2-diazanaphthalene; 3-Methylbenzo[d]pyridazine; Cinnoline, 3-methyl-; 1,2-Diazanaphthalene, 3-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methylcinnoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring GMP-grade intermediates and high-purity research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.