Description

Isoquinoline-1-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced organic materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Key synthetic intermediate in the preparation of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly those with isoquinoline-based structures.
• Building block for the synthesis of alkaloids and other complex natural product analogs in research and development.
• Precursor in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and advanced organic materials.
• Starting material for the development of agrochemicals and crop protection agents.
• Use in academic and industrial research for method development and catalysis studies.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoquinoline-1-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	27104-72-9
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO2
Molecular Weight	187.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Isoquinolinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester; Methyl 1-isoquinolinecarboxylate; Methyl isoquinoline-1-carboxylate; 1-Carbomethoxyisoquinoline; Isoquinoline-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 1-Methoxycarbonylisoquinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Isoquinoline-1-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, from research to scale-up.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.