Description

Methyl 3-Isoquinolinecarboxylate is a versatile heterocyclic building block and fine chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing isoquinoline-based scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting various therapeutic areas, including central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the isoquinoline moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Academic & Contract Research: A fundamental reagent for synthetic organic chemistry research in academic institutions and contract research organizations (CROs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Isoquinolinecarboxylate
CAS No.	27104-73-0
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO2
Molecular Weight	187.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Isoquinolinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester; Methyl isoquinoline-3-carboxylate; 3-Carbomethoxyisoquinoline; Isoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 3-Methoxycarbonylisoquinoline; Methyl 3-isoquinolinecarboxylate; 27104-73-0; Methyl isoquinolinecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Isoquinolinecarboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.