Description

7-Methoxy-1H-Quinolin-2-One is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core quinolinone structure, functionalized with a methoxy group, makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel pharmacologically active compounds. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create new molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic scaffold for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Employed in the creation of specialized quinoline-based dyes and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for custom synthesis projects in CROs (Contract Research Organizations).

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Methoxy-1H-Quinolin-2-One
CAS No.	23981-26-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methoxy-2-quinolinone; 7-Methoxy-2(1H)-quinolinone; 7-Methoxycarbostyril; 2-Hydroxy-7-methoxyquinoline; 7-Methoxy-1H-quinolin-2-ol; 7-Methoxyquinolin-2(1H)-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Methoxy-1H-Quinolin-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Custom purity grades, including research and GMP standards, are available upon request.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.