Description

3,4,6-Tribromo-8-Methylquinoline is a halogenated quinoline derivative, a versatile and highly functionalized organic building block. Its value lies in its role as a key synthetic intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or cancer, where the bromine atoms offer sites for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the quinoline core's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its electron-rich aromatic system and halogen substituents.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where bromination enhances lightfastness and alters color properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating novel nitrogen-containing ligands for transition metal catalysis in organic synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, such as cross-coupling reactions and halogen-metal exchange processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4,6-Tribromo-8-Methylquinoline
CAS No.	1208470-26-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆Br₃N
Molecular Weight	395.88 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Methyl-3,4,6-tribromoquinoline; Tribromo-8-methylquinoline; 3,4,6-Tribromo-8-methylquinoline; Quinoline, 3,4,6-tribromo-8-methyl-; 1208470-26-1 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4,6-Tribromo-8-Methylquinoline is produced 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 synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be conducted under appropriate conditions to maintain product integrity.

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.