Description

8-Methoxy-4-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity quinoline derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a functionalized quinoline scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules with targeted biological or material properties. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antimicrobial and anticancer research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the quinoline core's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and other functional organic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological development and discovery chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Methoxy-4-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1092288-64-6
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO3
Molecular Weight	203.19 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Methoxyquinoline-4-carboxylic Acid; 4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 8-methoxy-; 8-Methoxy-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 8-Methoxy-4-quinolincarboxylic acid; 8-Methoxyquinoline-4-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 8-Methoxy-4-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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 to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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