Description

6,7-Dimethylquinoline is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic organic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique dimethyl-substituted quinoline structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and industrial applications in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with quinoline-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bio-active scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating nitrogen-containing ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a core structure for developing novel materials in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,7-Dimethylquinoline
CAS No.	20668-33-1
Molecular Formula	C11H11N
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6,7-Dimethylquinoline; Quinoline, 6,7-dimethyl-; 2,3-Dimethylquinoline; 6,7-Dimethyl-1-azanaphthalene; 6,7-Dimethylchinolin; NSC 406913
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6,7-Dimethylquinoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.