Description

4-Cyano-3-Methylisoquinoline is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a cyano group and an isoquinoline core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying enzyme function and cellular processes.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and heterocyclic compound research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-3-Methylisoquinoline
CAS No.	161468-32-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₈N₂
Molecular Weight	168.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylisoquinoline-4-carbonitrile; 4-Cyano-3-methylisoquinoline; 3-Methyl-4-cyanoisoquinoline; 4-CN-3-Me-isoquinoline; Isoquinoline-4-carbonitrile, 3-methyl-; 161468-32-2; 4-Cyano-3-methyl-isoquinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Cyano-3-Methylisoquinoline is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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	< 10 ppm

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