Description

4-Hydroxy-6-Methylquinoline 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 a hydroxyl and a methyl group on the quinoline core, makes it valuable for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients, ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including antimalarial, antibacterial, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a precursor for nitrogen-containing ligands used in metal complexes for catalytic applications.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and photostabilizers due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reference compound in analytical method development and organic synthesis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-6-Methylquinoline
CAS No.	23432-40-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉NO
Molecular Weight	159.19 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-4-quinolinol; 4-Quinolinol, 6-methyl-; 6-Methyl-4-hydroxyquinoline; 4-Hydroxy-6-methylquinoline; 6-Methylquinolin-4-ol; 6-Methyl-4-quinolone; 4(1H)-Quinolinone, 6-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-6-Methylquinoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.