Description

4-Hydroxy-6-Methoxyquinoline is a versatile quinoline derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both hydroxy and methoxy substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including antimalarial, antibacterial, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a chelating agent or a core structure for creating metal-organic complexes and catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and photostabilizers due to its quinoline core.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for method development, heterocyclic chemistry studies, and creating complex molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-6-Methoxyquinoline
CAS No.	23432-39-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methoxy-4-quinolinol; 4-Quinolinol, 6-methoxy-; 6-Methoxy-4-hydroxyquinoline; 4-Hydroxy-6-methoxyquinoline; 6-Methoxyquinolin-4-ol; 4(1H)-Quinolinone, 6-methoxy-; NSC 403697
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-6-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, IR for identification, and residual solvent analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
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.