Description

3-Chloroisoquinoline-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive carboxylic acid group and a halogenated isoquinoline scaffold, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is critically needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create complex chelating agents and ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Functional Material Development: Incorporated into organic frameworks, polymers, and dyes to impart specific electronic or photophysical properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and the exploration of new heterocyclic chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloroisoquinoline-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1337880-37-1
Molecular Formula	C10H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	207.61 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Isoquinolinecarboxylic acid, 3-chloro-; 3-Chloro-5-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid; 3-Chloroisoquinoline-5-carboxylic acid; 3-Chloro-1-azanaphthalene-5-carboxylic acid; 3-Chloro-5-carboxyisoquinoline; 1337880-37-1; 3-Cl-IQC-OH
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloroisoquinoline-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity building blocks for research and development.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.