Description

3-Chloro-7-Methylisoquinoline is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, specifically a substituted isoquinoline derivative. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, offering a reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in drug discovery and the synthesis of fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to introduce the isoquinoline moiety into more complex molecules.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal and synthetic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-7-Methylisoquinoline
CAS No.	1033201-77-2
Molecular Formula	C10H8ClN
Molecular Weight	177.63 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methyl-3-chloroisoquinoline; 3-Chloro-7-methyl-isoquinoline; Isoquinoline, 3-chloro-7-methyl-; 1033201-77-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-7-Methylisoquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.