Description

3-Nitroquinoline is a versatile and high-value organic intermediate characterized by its nitro-substituted quinoline structure. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of more complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are foundational to numerous advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Industries such as pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and specialty chemical manufacturing rely on this high-purity intermediate for their R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimalarial, antibacterial, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the nitroquinoline scaffold contributes to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its chromophoric properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable starting material for organic synthesis, including reduction to aminoquinolines or further functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitroquinoline
CAS No.	17576-53-3
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	174.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinoline, 3-nitro-; 3-Nitro-quinoline; Nitroquinoline; β-Nitroquinoline; NSC 403697; 3-NQ
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Quality Control

Our 3-Nitroquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous standards required for pharmaceutical and advanced chemical synthesis applications.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Approx. 140 - 144 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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