Description

6-Bromo-2,8-Dimethylquinoline is a halogenated quinoline derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in the strategic positioning of the bromine atom, which facilitates efficient cross-coupling reactions for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various disease pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the quinoline scaffold's bioactivity.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized nitrogen-containing ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and conductive polymers, due to its electron-rich aromatic structure.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of advanced colorants and fluorescent markers with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2,8-Dimethylquinoline
CAS No.	1189106-78-2
Molecular Formula	C11H10BrN
Molecular Weight	236.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2,8-Dimethyl-6-bromoquinoline; 6-Bromo-2,8-dimethylquinoline; Quinoline, 6-bromo-2,8-dimethyl-; 6-Bromo-2,8-dimethyl-quinoline; 6-Brom-2,8-dimethylchinolin (German); 6-ブロモ-2,8-ジメチルキノリン (Japanese)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2,8-Dimethylquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. 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 to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.