Description

4,8-Dibromo-6-Methylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique brominated quinoline scaffold, which serves as a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, particularly for applications in medicinal chemistry and the synthesis of functional dyes or ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimicrobial, anticancer, and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of advanced crop protection chemicals and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) emitters or charge-transport materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry due to the modifiable bromine and ester functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized heterocyclic dyes and pigments with tailored optical properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,8-Dibromo-6-Methylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	1242260-25-8
Molecular Formula	C14H13Br2NO2
Molecular Weight	403.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4,8-dibromo-6-methylquinoline-3-carboxylate; 4,8-Dibromo-6-methyl-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; 6-Methyl-4,8-dibromoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 4,8-dibromo-6-methyl-, ethyl ester; DBMEQE; 1242260-25-8
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Quality Control

Our 4,8-Dibromo-6-Methylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP and ISO-aligned practices for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.