Description

Isoquinoline-4-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers developing novel pharmaceuticals and functional materials due to its reactive aldehyde group fused to the isoquinoline scaffold. It is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, ligand synthesis, and as a precursor for complex heterocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including potential kinase inhibitors, antimicrobial agents, and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials and fluorescent probes.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new chemical spaces in discovery research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoquinoline-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	22960-16-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇NO
Molecular Weight	157.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Isoquinolinecarboxaldehyde; 4-Formylisoquinoline; Isoquinoline-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-Carbaldehydeisoquinoline; 1-Azanaphthalene-4-carbaldehyde; 22960-16-3; 4-Isoquinolylcarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Isoquinoline-4-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, and we support compliance with relevant research and development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.