Description

6-Methoxyquinoline-8-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value quinoline derivative used as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both a methoxy group and a reactive aldehyde, makes it a key building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the development of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors, antimalarial agents, and other bioactive quinoline-based molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the quinoline scaffold's biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The aldehyde and nitrogen moieties make it a useful starting material for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and other functional materials due to its conjugated quinoline core.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry teams exploring new chemical entities and scalable synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methoxyquinoline-8-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1268520-98-4
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO2
Molecular Weight	187.19 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Formyl-6-methoxyquinoline; 6-Methoxy-8-quinolinecarboxaldehyde; 6-Methoxyquinoline-8-carboxaldehyde; 8-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde, 6-methoxy-; 6-Methoxy-8-quinolinealdehyde; 6-Methoxy-8-quinaldine aldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Methoxyquinoline-8-Carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality system supports development and cGMP manufacturing needs for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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%

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