Description

2-(3,4-Dimethyl-Phenyl)-Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable quinoline derivative used as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active compounds and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science: Used in the research and production of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), liquid crystals, and other advanced electronic materials due to its quinoline core.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile ligand or complexing agent in catalytic systems and as a scaffold for constructing more complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in analytical laboratories for method development, quality control, and regulatory testing.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-(3,4-Dimethyl-Phenyl)-Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	20389-06-4
Molecular Formula	C18H15NO2
Molecular Weight	277.32 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)quinoline-4-carboxylic acid; 2-(3,4-Xylyl)-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 2-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-; 2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; Quinoline-4-carboxylic acid, 2-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)- derivative; 20389-06-4 (CAS); 2-(3,4-DMP)-quinoline-4-COOH
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(3,4-Dimethyl-Phenyl)-Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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