Description

8-Bromo-4-Methylquinoline is a versatile brominated quinoline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized quinoline scaffold, enabling the development of complex molecules for research and industrial applications. This intermediate is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical scientists, and specialty chemical manufacturers developing active compounds, catalysts, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and anti-infective pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the quinoline core structure.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers, due to its electron-accepting bromine substituent.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of fluorescent probes or molecular tags for bioimaging and diagnostic applications.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Bromo-4-Methylquinoline
CAS No.	172939-50-3
Molecular Formula	C10H8BrN
Molecular Weight	222.08 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Bromo-4-methylquinoline; 4-Methyl-8-bromoquinoline; Quinoline, 8-bromo-4-methyl-; 172939-50-3; 8-Bromo-4-methyl-quinoline; 8-Br-4-MeQ
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Bromo-4-Methylquinoline is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided and available upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.