Description

4-Hydroxy-8-Methoxyquinoline is a versatile quinoline derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate and functional building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both hydroxy and methoxy substituents, provides distinct reactivity and coordination properties valuable for creating complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with antimicrobial or chelating properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Metal Chelation & Catalysis: Serves as a ligand precursor for creating metal complexes used in catalytic processes and analytical chemistry.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a core structure for developing organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-8-Methoxyquinoline
CAS No.	21269-34-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Methoxy-4-quinolinol; 4-Quinolinol, 8-methoxy-; 8-Methoxy-4-hydroxyquinoline; 4-Hydroxy-8-methoxyquinoline; NSC 403697; 8-Methoxyquinolin-4-ol
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-8-Methoxyquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, and IR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.