Description

Sodium-8-Oxyquinolate is the sodium salt of 8-hydroxyquinoline, a versatile chelating agent and analytical reagent. This compound is valued for its ability to form stable complexes with various metal ions, making it a critical component in analytical chemistry and industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications ranging from synthesis to quality control.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a precipitating and chelating agent for the gravimetric determination and separation of metal ions such as aluminum, magnesium, and zinc.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of antimicrobial and antifungal agents.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed as a fungistatic agent and a metal chelator in certain pesticide and fertilizer products.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Acts as a corrosion inhibitor in cooling water systems and metal treatment fluids by forming protective films on metal surfaces.
• Polymer Stabilizer: Functions as a stabilizer and metal deactivator in plastics and polymers to prevent oxidative degradation.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of metal-organic catalysts for various organic synthesis reactions.
• Laboratory Reagent: A standard reagent for qualitative and quantitative analysis in research and quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium-8-Oxyquinolate
CAS No.	2872-54-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6NNaO
Molecular Weight	167.14 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Hydroxyquinoline sodium salt; Sodium 8-quinolinolate; Oxine sodium salt; 8-Quinolinol, sodium salt; Sodium oxinate; 8-Hydroxyquinolin-5-ol sodium salt; Sodium 8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulfonate (related compound); Chinosol (trade name variant)
EINECS	220-711-1

Quality Control

Our Sodium-8-Oxyquinolate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and laboratory use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistent quality.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to greenish-yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility (1% in Water)	Clear, yellow solution

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