Description

3-Aminoisoquinoline-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in electronic displays and lighting.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile ligand for metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis and material science.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminoisoquinoline-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1337880-90-6
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carboxy-3-aminoisoquinoline; 3-Amino-5-isoquinolinecarboxylic Acid; 3-Amino-isoquinoline-5-carboxylic acid; AIQC; Isoquinoline-5-carboxylic acid, 3-amino-; 1337880-90-6; 3-Aminoisoquinoline-5-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Aminoisoquinoline-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and development use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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.