Description

4-Amino-8-Ethylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized quinoline derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups on the quinoline core, makes it an invaluable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the development of novel active ingredients and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with specific modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Fluorescent Dye and Sensor Chemistry: The quinoline scaffold is utilized to develop advanced fluorescent probes and molecular sensors for analytical applications.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors or conductive polymers due to its electron-rich aromatic system.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research programs.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Amino-8-Ethylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	113515-74-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	216.24 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Ethyl-4-aminoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 4-amino-8-ethyl-; 4-Amino-8-ethyl-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 4-Amino-8-ethyl-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid; AEQCA; 4-AEQ-3-COOH
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Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-8-Ethylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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