Description

Quinolin-8-Ol is a versatile heterocyclic compound and a key derivative of quinoline, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its dual functionality as both a chelating agent and a precursor for complex molecules, offering high value in research and industrial applications. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with antimicrobial or metal-chelating properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of fungicides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents where its heterocyclic structure provides biological activity.
• Metal Chelation & Corrosion Inhibition: Acts as an effective chelating agent for metals like copper and iron, making it valuable in industrial water treatment and metal surface treatment formulations.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Employed as a complexometric indicator and reagent in the spectrophotometric determination of various metal ions.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain complex dyes and organic pigments.
• Research & Development: A fundamental compound for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry, coordination chemistry, and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quinolin-8-Ol
CAS No.	24804-14-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Hydroxyquinoline; Oxine; 8-Quinolinol; Phenopyridine; Oxyquinoline; 8-Quinolol; 1-Azanaphthalene-8-ol; 8-HQ
EINECS	246-464-0

Quality Control

Our Quinolin-8-Ol is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, which verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our standard grade meets typical reagent and technical specifications, and we can support compliance with relevant standards upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	73 - 76 °C
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.