Description

3-Chloro-6-Methylisoquinoline is a high-purity, synthetically valuable heterocyclic building block. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to introduce specific structural motifs into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its bioactive isoquinoline core.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and production of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-6-Methylisoquinoline
CAS No.	1259224-12-8
Molecular Formula	C10H8ClN
Molecular Weight	177.63 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-3-chloroisoquinoline; 3-Chloro-6-methyl-isoquinoline; Isoquinoline, 3-chloro-6-methyl-; 1259224-12-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-6-Methylisoquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from 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.