Description

2-(Quinolin-8-Ylthio)Acetic Acid is a specialized sulfur-containing quinoline derivative that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce functionalized quinoline moieties, enabling the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides or herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline-thioether structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science: Building block for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, or advanced organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in exploratory chemistry for method development and discovering new reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Quinolin-8-Ylthio)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	122179-85-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₉NO₂S
Molecular Weight	219.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(8-Quinolinyl)thio]acetic Acid; 2-(Quinolin-8-ylsulfanyl)acetic Acid; 8-Mercaptoquinoline-2-acetic Acid (tautomeric form); 2-(8-Quinolylthio)acetic Acid; 8-Quinolinylthioacetic Acid; QTA; (Quinolin-8-ylthio)acetic Acid; 2-(8-Quinolylmercapto)acetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Quinolin-8-Ylthio)Acetic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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