Description

3-Aminoisoquinoline-6-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both an amino and a carboxylic acid functional group on the isoquinoline scaffold, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex pharmacophores. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Probe Development: The isoquinoline core is valuable for creating fluorescent dyes and molecular probes for bioimaging and diagnostic applications.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the synthesis of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminoisoquinoline-6-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1337880-79-1
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Carboxyisoquinolin-3-amine; 3-Amino-6-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid; 3-Amino-6-carboxyisoquinoline; 1-Isoquinolinecarboxylic acid, 3-amino-; AIQC; 3-AIC
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Quality Control

Our 3-Aminoisoquinoline-6-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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