Description

6-Bromo-4-Methylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable quinoline derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core 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 chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications in drug discovery and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition or other therapeutic pathways where the quinoline core is pharmacologically active.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs or conductive polymers, due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized as a scaffold for creating fluorescent tags or molecular probes to study biological processes.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and heterocyclic chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-4-Methylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1095010-36-8
Molecular Formula	C12H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	278.10 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-4-methylquinoline-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6-bromo-4-methyl-; 4-Methyl-6-bromoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid; 6-Bromo-4-methyl-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 1095010-36-8; 6-Br-4-Me-quinoline-3-COOH
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-4-Methylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.