Description

Methyl 2,4-Dichloroquinoline-6-Carboxylate is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce specific quinoline-based pharmacophores or functional groups into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases, oncology, and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a critical building block for developing next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the creation of organic semiconductors, luminescent materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its electron-deficient quinoline core.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of fluorescent tags, enzyme inhibitors, and other molecular probes for biological research.
• Scale-Up & Process Chemistry: Suitable for optimization and scale-up from laboratory to pilot plant and commercial manufacturing scales under GMP conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,4-Dichloroquinoline-6-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1260676-14-9
Molecular Formula	C11H7Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	256.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,4-dichloro-6-quinolinecarboxylate; 6-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 2,4-dichloro-, methyl ester; 2,4-Dichloroquinoline-6-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,4-dichloroquinoline-6-carboxylate; 2,4-Dichloro-6-quinolinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,4-dichloro-6-quinolincarboxylate; 1260676-14-9
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,4-Dichloroquinoline-6-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and cGMP-compliant production.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
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.