Description

4-(4-Methoxy-Quinolin-2-Yl)Benzene-1,2-Diol is a specialized quinoline derivative with a catechol moiety, serving as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation pesticides and herbicides due to its complex heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or ligand in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of fluorescent probes or enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: The catechol and quinoline groups make it a candidate for designing novel asymmetric catalysis ligands.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Fundamental research tool in organic chemistry departments for studying heterocyclic compound reactivity and synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Methoxy-Quinolin-2-Yl)Benzene-1,2-Diol
CAS No.	1313738-83-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₃NO₃
Molecular Weight	267.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-4-methoxyquinoline; 4-Methoxy-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)quinoline; 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(4-methoxy-2-quinolinyl)-; 4-(4-Methoxyquinolin-2-yl)pyrocatechol; 4-(4-Methoxy-2-quinolyl)benzene-1,2-diol; 4-(4-Methoxyquinolin-2-yl)catechol; 2-(3,4-Dihydroxybenzyl)-4-methoxyquinoline (common misnomer); 4-Methoxy-2-(3,4-dihydroxybenzyl)quinoline (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Methoxy-Quinolin-2-Yl)Benzene-1,2-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with complete batch data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its easily oxidized nature. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.