Description

7,8-Dimethylquinoline is a high-purity, synthetically valuable heterocyclic organic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique dimethyl-substituted quinoline structure makes it an essential intermediate for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This compound is particularly sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with quinoline-based structures for antimalarial, antibacterial, or anticancer applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the quinoline core contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing nitrogen-containing ligands used in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of quinoline-derived dyes and organic pigments for industrial applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic and medicinal chemistry research for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and exploring structure-activity relationships.
• Material Science: Potential building block for organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,8-Dimethylquinoline
CAS No.	20668-35-3
Molecular Formula	C11H11N
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	7,8-Dimethylquinoline; Quinoline, 7,8-dimethyl-; 7,8-Dimethyl-chinolin; 7,8-Dimethyl-1-azanaphthalene; 7,8-Dimethyl-1-azanaphthalene; 7,8-Dimethylbenzo[b]pyridine; 7,8-Dimethylquinolin; 7,8-DMQ
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Quality Control

Our 7,8-Dimethylquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis processes.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

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