Description

5,6,7,8-Tetrahydroquinoline-3-Carbaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its reactive aldehyde group fused to a partially saturated quinoline core, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents, anti-infectives, and other bioactive heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the quinoline scaffold's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and other functional organic materials due to its electron-rich aromatic system.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for medicinal chemistry, process chemistry, and exploring new synthetic methodologies in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6,7,8-Tetrahydroquinoline-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	159891-93-7
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO
Molecular Weight	161.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6,7,8-Tetrahydroquinoline-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline; 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3-quinolinecarboxaldehyde; 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydroquinoline-3-aldehyde; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroquinoline-6-carbaldehyde (tautomeric form); 3-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-; THQ-3-Carbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydroquinoline-3-Carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory needs. Specifications can be tailored to meet specific R&D or cGMP requirements.

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). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and light-sensitive. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow solid/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.