Description

5-Methoxy-3,4,8-Trichloroquinoline is a high-purity, multi-substituted quinoline derivative serving as a critical advanced intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. Its unique halogenated and methoxylated structure makes it a valuable scaffold for synthesizing novel active compounds, particularly in medicinal chemistry. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to build complex heterocyclic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in oncology and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its bioactive quinoline core.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for creating organic electronic materials and functional dyes.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a molecular probe or tag in biochemical research and assay development.
• Academic & Contract Research: Serves as a specialized reagent for methodological studies and novel synthetic route exploration in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methoxy-3,4,8-Trichloroquinoline
CAS No.	1204811-17-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆Cl₃NO
Molecular Weight	262.52 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4,8-Trichloro-5-methoxyquinoline; 5-Methoxy-3,4,8-trichloroquinoline; Quinoline, 3,4,8-trichloro-5-methoxy-; 1204811-17-5
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Quality Control

Our 5-Methoxy-3,4,8-Trichloroquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS). We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity, well-characterized advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain stability and purity.

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%
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.