Description

4-(Quinolin-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where precise molecular architecture is paramount. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the life sciences and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with quinoline-based scaffolds, potentially for antimalarial or anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides that require specific aromatic carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or ligand for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), organic semiconductors, and liquid crystal materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to introduce the benzoic acid-quinoline moiety into more complex molecular systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with enhanced light-fastness and color properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Quinolin-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	132318-11-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	249.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Carboxyphenyl)quinoline; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 2'-quinolinyl-; 4-(2-Quinolyl)benzoic acid; Quinolin-2-yl-benzoic acid; 2-Quinolyl-4-benzoic acid; 4-Quinolin-2-yl-benzoic acid; 4-(2-Quinolinyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(2-quinolinyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Quinolin-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.