Description

2-Methylquinoline-5-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value quinoline derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a methyl group and an aldehyde functionality on the quinoline core, makes it an essential precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds. This intermediate is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in the synthesis of antimalarial, anticancer, and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive quinoline scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylquinoline-5-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	141234-07-3
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO
Molecular Weight	171.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-2-methylquinoline; 2-Methyl-5-quinolinecarboxaldehyde; Quinoline-5-carbaldehyde, 2-methyl-; 2-Methylquinoline-5-carboxaldehyde; 2-Methyl-5-quinolinecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylquinoline-5-Carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided and available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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.