Description

4,6-Dichloro-2,8-Dimethylquinoline is a halogenated quinoline derivative serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides specific reactivity for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers operating in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimalarial, antibacterial, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides that leverage the quinoline scaffold for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a precursor for electron-transport materials or host materials in the development of efficient OLED displays and lighting.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Serves as a ligand precursor for creating metal-organic complexes used in catalytic processes and materials science.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized quinoline-derived dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, heterocyclic chemistry, and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dichloro-2,8-Dimethylquinoline
CAS No.	21629-51-6
Molecular Formula	C11H9Cl2N
Molecular Weight	226.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,8-Dimethyl-4,6-dichloroquinoline; 4,6-Dichloro-2,8-dimethylquinoline; Quinoline, 4,6-dichloro-2,8-dimethyl-; 21629-51-6; 4,6-Dichloro-2,8-dimethyl-quinoline; 2,8-Dimethyl-4,6-dichloro-quinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dichloro-2,8-Dimethylquinoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability, and can support development projects with custom purity grades, including high-purity standards for pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.