Description

4-Amino-6-Ethylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically versatile quinoline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable precursor for developing novel compounds with targeted biological and material properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to create new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents, such as herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its quinoline core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for creating organic ligands, dyes, and photoactive materials due to its conjugated aromatic system and functional groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and synthesizing complex molecular libraries.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a chelating agent or ligand precursor in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-6-Ethylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1242260-53-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	216.24 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Ethyl-4-aminoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid; 4-Amino-6-ethyl-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 4-amino-6-ethyl-; AECQ; 4-Amino-6-ethyl-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-6-Ethylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.