Description

3-Chloro-6-(Methoxycarbonyl)Isoquinoline, also known as 3-Chloro-6-(Methoxycarbonyl)-2-Azanaphthalene, is a high-purity, heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Material Science: Used in the research and development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-6-(Methoxycarbonyl)Isoquinoline
CAS No.	1416713-88-6
Molecular Formula	C12H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	233.65 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-6-(methoxycarbonyl)-2-azanaphthalene; 3-Chloro-6-(methoxycarbonyl)isoquinoline; Methyl 3-chloroisoquinoline-6-carboxylate; 3-Chloro-6-carbomethoxyisoquinoline; 6-Methoxycarbonyl-3-chloroisoquinoline; 3-Chloro-6-methoxycarbonylisoquinoline; 1416713-88-6; Isoquinoline, 3-chloro-6-(methoxycarbonyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-6-(Methoxycarbonyl)Isoquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.