Description

4-Amino-3-Chloro-6-Methylquinoline is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant commercial and research interest. This compound is valued for its unique molecular scaffold, which serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel compounds with targeted biological or material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel quinoline-based drug candidates, particularly for antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive quinoline core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional materials.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized quinoline-derived dyes and colorants.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies, such as cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-3-Chloro-6-Methylquinoline
CAS No.	1208738-48-0
Molecular Formula	C10H9ClN2
Molecular Weight	192.65 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-4-amino-6-methylquinoline; 6-Methyl-3-chloroquinolin-4-amine; 4-Amino-3-chloro-6-methyl-quinoline; Quinoline, 4-amino-3-chloro-6-methyl-; 3-Chloro-6-methylquinolin-4-amine
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Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-3-Chloro-6-Methylquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and performance.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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