Description

3,6,7-Trichloroquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique halogenated quinoline scaffold makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for creating complex molecules with targeted biological or functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing quinoline-based antimicrobials, anticancer agents, and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, luminescent materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its rigid, functionalized structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and constructing complex heterocyclic libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized quinoline-based dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6,7-Trichloroquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1391052-46-2
Molecular Formula	C10H4Cl3NO2
Molecular Weight	276.50 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 3,6,7-trichloro-; 3,6,7-Trichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid; Trichloroquinolinecarboxylic acid; Quinoline-8-carboxylic acid, 3,6,7-trichloro derivative; TQC Acid; 3,6,7-Trichloroquinoline-8-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3,6,7-Trichloroquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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