Description

4-Hydroxyisoquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxyl group on the isoquinoline scaffold, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for oncology and central nervous system (CNS) targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive heterocyclic core.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Ligand and Chelator Synthesis: The carboxylic acid and hydroxyl groups make it suitable for creating chelating agents and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional additive for specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and regulatory testing in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxyisoquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1824051-07-1
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO3
Molecular Weight	189.17 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Carboxy-4-hydroxyisoquinoline; 4-Hydroxy-8-isoquinolinecarboxylic Acid; 4-Hydroxyisoquinoline-8-carboxylate; 4-OH-IQC; 4-HIQ-8-COOH; Isoquinoline-8-carboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-; 1-Azanaphthalene-8-carboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxyisoquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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