Description

(8-Methylquinolin-5-Yl)Methanol is a high-purity quinoline derivative building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce functionalized quinoline motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or anti-infective pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Functionalized to create fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	(8-Methylquinolin-5-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	120139-91-5
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO
Molecular Weight	173.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Hydroxymethyl)-8-methylquinoline; 8-Methyl-5-quinolinemethanol; (8-Methyl-5-quinolyl)methanol; 5-Quinolinemethanol, 8-methyl-; 8-Methylquinoline-5-methanol
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Quality Control

Our (8-Methylquinolin-5-Yl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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