Description

7-Hydroxy-Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized quinoline derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block for the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in fine chemical, pharmaceutical R&D, and material science industries seeking to create novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with quinoline-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: The hydroxyl and carboxylic acid functional groups make it suitable for developing metal-chelating ligands used in catalysis and analytical chemistry.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Serves as a core structure for synthesizing advanced fluorescent dyes and molecular probes for biochemical sensing and imaging.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its rigid, planar structure and coordinating sites.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and the exploration of new chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Hydroxy-Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1017969-32-2
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO3
Molecular Weight	189.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 7-hydroxy-; 7-Hydroxy-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 7-Hydroxyquinoline-4-carboxylic acid; 7-Hydroxylepidine-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-7-hydroxyquinoline; 7-Hydroxy-4-carboxyquinoline; 7-Hydroxylepidine-4-carboxylic acid; 7-Hydroxy-4-quinoline carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 7-Hydroxy-Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, related substances, and residual solvents is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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