Description

Isoquinolin-7-Yl Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity triflate ester derivative of isoquinoline, serving as a versatile and reactive synthetic building block. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating key coupling and functionalization reactions in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing the isoquinoline scaffold.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an excellent electrophile in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille, Negishi) for introducing the isoquinolin-7-yl moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Materials Science: A building block for creating organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers and light-emitting compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling and modifying biomolecules in probe development and bioconjugation strategies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoquinolin-7-Yl Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	135361-30-7
Molecular Formula	C11H8F3NO3S
Molecular Weight	291.25 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Isoquinolyl Triflate; 7-(Trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)isoquinoline; Isoquinolin-7-ol Triflate; 7-Isoquinolinyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Isoquinolin-7-Yl Ester; 7-Triflyloxyisoquinoline; 7-OTf Isoquinoline
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Quality Control

Our Isoquinolin-7-Yl Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, NMR, and mass spectrometry confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available with each shipment and 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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.