Description

3-Aminoisoquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it serves as a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries to create novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting various enzyme families and receptors.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in high-throughput screening libraries and for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize lead compounds.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a precursor in the creation of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific modes of action.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Probe & Dye Chemistry: Acts as a core structure for developing advanced fluorescent markers and organic dyes due to its isoquinoline scaffold.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) settings for exploratory synthetic chemistry and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminoisoquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1337882-40-2
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Carboxy-3-aminoisoquinoline; 3-Amino-8-isoquinolinecarboxylic Acid; 3-Aminoisoquinoline-8-carboxylic acid; 8-Isoquinolinecarboxylic acid, 3-amino-; AIQC; 1337882-40-2
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Quality Control

Our 3-Aminoisoquinoline-8-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 it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from 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.