Description

4-Hydroxy-6-Nitroquinoline is a versatile nitro-substituted quinoline derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a hydroxyl and a nitro group on the quinoline scaffold, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of complex molecules with specialized properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides due to its reactive nitro and hydroxyl functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating quinoline-based dyes and colorants with specific light-absorption properties.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for ligands in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the development of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Chemical Research: Fundamental reagent for studying nitration and substitution reactions on heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-6-Nitroquinoline
CAS No.	23432-42-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-4-quinolinol; 4-Quinolinol, 6-nitro-; 6-Nitro-4-hydroxyquinoline; 4-Hydroxy-6-nitro-quinoline; 6-Nitroquinolin-4-ol; 4-Hydroxy-6-nitroquinolin; Quinolin-4-ol, 6-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-6-Nitroquinoline is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, to meet the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.