Description

4-Hydroxyquinoline-7-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block of significant commercial and research interest. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxyl group on a quinoline scaffold, makes it a versatile intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, particularly in developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, including potential antimicrobials, anticancer agents, and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides due to its bioactive quinoline core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating functional organic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for exploring new organic reactions and constructing complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a chelating ligand for various metal ions, useful in catalysis and analytical chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxyquinoline-7-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1150618-22-6
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO3
Molecular Weight	189.17 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Carboxy-4-hydroxyquinoline; 4-Hydroxy-7-quinolinecarboxylic Acid; 4-Hydroxyquinoline-7-carboxylic acid; Quinoline-7-carboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-; 1150618-22-6
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxyquinoline-7-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR). We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results to ensure 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from 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%

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