Description

3-Methylisoquinoline-8-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D for creating novel active ingredients, agrochemical companies developing new crop protection agents, and fine chemical manufacturers producing specialty intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its isoquinoline core structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical reactions in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylisoquinoline-8-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1416714-30-1
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO
Molecular Weight	171.20 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Formyl-3-methylisoquinoline; 3-Methyl-8-isoquinolinecarboxaldehyde; 3-Methylisoquinoline-8-carboxaldehyde; Isoquinoline-8-carbaldehyde, 3-methyl-; 1416714-30-1; 3-Methyl-8-quinolinecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methylisoquinoline-8-Carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.