Description

4-Bromo-6,8-Dimethylquinoline is a halogenated quinoline derivative serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic building block in advanced organic chemistry. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where its specific bromine substitution pattern enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting infectious diseases or central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, leveraging the quinoline core's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to create molecular probes and fluorescent tags for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Bromo-6,8-Dimethylquinoline
CAS No.	1070879-36-5
Molecular Formula	C11H10BrN
Molecular Weight	236.11 g/mol
Synonyms	6,8-Dimethyl-4-bromoquinoline; 4-Bromo-6,8-dimethylquinoline; Quinoline, 4-bromo-6,8-dimethyl-; 4-Bromo-6,8-dimethyl-quinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-6,8-Dimethylquinoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks as required.

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 heat and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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	≤ 20 ppm

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