Description

3-Hydroxyquinoline-4-Carbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block. Its unique quinoline core functionalized with both a hydroxy and a nitrile group makes it a valuable precursor for the development of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors, antimicrobial agents, and other bioactive heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its quinoline scaffold.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis, material science, and metal ion sensing applications.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a core structure for the development of novel organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and dyes.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Utilized in research to construct molecular probes for bioimaging and chemical sensing due to the modifiable quinoline fluorophore.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental starting material for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing libraries of compounds for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxyquinoline-4-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	100517-53-1
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2O
Molecular Weight	170.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-3-hydroxyquinoline; 3-Hydroxy-4-quinolinecarbonitrile; 3-Hydroxyquinoline-4-carbonitrile; Quinolin-3-ol-4-carbonitrile; 4-Quinolinecarbonitrile, 3-hydroxy-; 3-Hydroxy-4-cyanoquinoline; 4-CN-3-OH-Quinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxyquinoline-4-Carbonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly 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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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