Description

8-Chloroquinoline-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile quinoline derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique halogenated quinoline structure makes it an essential intermediate for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating compounds with targeted biological and chemical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline scaffold.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and production of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Chloroquinoline-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	121490-68-4
Molecular Formula	C10H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	207.61 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 8-chloro-; 8-Chloro-5-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 8-Chloroquinoline-5-carboxylic acid; 121490-68-4; 8-Chloro-quinoline-5-carboxylic acid; 8-Chloro-5-quinolincarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 8-Chloroquinoline-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. 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 Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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.