Description

7-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)isoquinoline is a versatile and high-value halogenated isoquinoline derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring reactive chloro and chloromethyl substituents, makes it an essential building block for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Used in the creation of organic ligands, catalysts, and specialty polymers with tailored electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for developing fluorescent tags or molecular probes for biological imaging and assay development.
• Academic & Contract Research: Fundamental reagent in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies and heterocyclic chemistry exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)isoquinoline
CAS No.	1079652-68-8
Molecular Formula	C10H7Cl2N
Molecular Weight	212.08 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)isoquinoline; 3-(Chloromethyl)-7-chloroisoquinoline; 7-Chloro-3-chloromethylisoquinoline; Isoquinoline, 7-chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-; 1079652-68-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 7-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)isoquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. Our products are validated to meet the high-purity standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

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.