Description

Methyl 8-Methoxyquinoline-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity, functionalized quinoline derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals. It is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimicrobials, anticancer agents, and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the quinoline scaffold's bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as an organic precursor for the synthesis of functionalized ligands, dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory organic synthesis in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the creation of fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 8-Methoxyquinoline-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1355233-81-6
Molecular Formula	C12H11NO3
Molecular Weight	217.22 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Methoxyquinoline-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 8-methoxy-4-quinolinecarboxylate; 4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 8-methoxy-, methyl ester; 8-Methoxy-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 8-Methoxyquinoline-4-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and development use. 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 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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.