Description

6-Hydroxy-5-Nitroquinoline is a versatile nitro-substituted quinoline derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both hydroxy and nitro functional groups, makes it a valuable building block for the development of complex molecules with specialized properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive quinoline core.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing specialized nitroquinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hydroxy-5-Nitroquinoline
CAS No.	103028-63-3
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-6-quinolinol; 5-Nitroquinolin-6-ol; 6-Quinolinol, 5-nitro-; 6-Hydroxy-5-nitro-quinoline; 5-Nitro-6-hydroxyquinoline; 6-Hydroxy-5-nitro-quinolin; 5-Nitro-6-quinolol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Hydroxy-5-Nitroquinoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.