Description

3,4,7,8-Tetrachloroquinoline is a halogenated quinoline derivative serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise, multi-substituted heterocyclic building blocks. It is primarily utilized in the development of advanced pharmaceutical compounds, agrochemicals, and functional materials where its specific chlorination pattern imparts unique reactivity and properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting infectious diseases or cancer.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components in charge-transport layers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized reagent in organic chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic systems via cross-coupling or nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the development of specialized colorants and fluorescent markers due to the quinoline structure's chromophoric properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4,7,8-Tetrachloroquinoline
CAS No.	1204812-18-9
Molecular Formula	C9H3Cl4N
Molecular Weight	276.94 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4,7,8-Tetrachloro-quinoline; Quinoline, 3,4,7,8-tetrachloro-; Tetrachloroquinoline; 3,4,7,8-TCQ
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4,7,8-Tetrachloroquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production requirements.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.