Description

4-Hydroxyquinoline-6-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional quinoline derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxyl group on the quinoline scaffold, makes it an invaluable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases, cancer, and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a versatile ligand for metal catalysis and a chelating agent in analytical chemistry and material science applications.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Acts as a core structure for designing fluorescent dyes and sensors used in biochemical assays and diagnostic imaging.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for synthesizing organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials used in OLEDs and photovoltaic devices.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Investigated for use in formulating high-performance corrosion inhibitors for industrial metal protection.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxyquinoline-6-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1065092-81-0
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO3
Molecular Weight	189.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Carboxy-4-hydroxyquinoline; 4-Hydroxy-6-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 4-Hydroxyquinoline-6-carboxylate; Quinoline-6-carboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-; 4-Hydroxy-6-quinoline carboxylic acid; 4-OH-6-COOH-Quinoline
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxyquinoline-6-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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