Description

6,8-Dimethylquinoline is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the quinoline family, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and functional building block. Its dimethyl-substituted structure provides unique electronic and steric properties, making it essential for advanced chemical synthesis and material science applications. This high-purity compound is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients, ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with quinoline-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic framework.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the creation of complex organic dyes and pigments due to its chromophoric quinoline core.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLED components and conductive polymers.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Functions as an effective component in formulations for metal surface treatment and corrosion inhibitors.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in various chromatographic and spectroscopic analytical methods.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6,8-Dimethylquinoline
CAS No.	2436-93-3
Molecular Formula	C11H11N
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6,8-Dimethylquinoline; 6,8-Dimethylquinolin; 6,8-Dimethyl-chinolin; Quinoline, 6,8-dimethyl-; 2,4-Dimethylquinoline (common misnomer); 6,8-Dimethyl-1-azanaphthalene; NSC 404021
EINECS	219-430-9

Quality Control

Our 6,8-Dimethylquinoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current industry best practices, and each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support our global B2B clients with full traceability and documentation to meet their quality assurance and regulatory compliance requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.