Description

6-Hydroxyquinoline-4-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl and an aldehyde group on a quinoline scaffold, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its quinoline core for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel heterocyclic chemistry and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hydroxyquinoline-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1261490-63-4
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO2
Molecular Weight	173.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-6-hydroxyquinoline; 6-Hydroxy-4-quinolinecarboxaldehyde; Quinoline-4-carboxaldehyde, 6-hydroxy-; 6-Hydroxylepidine-4-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Hydroxyquinoline-4-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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