Description

2-Methyl-4-Quinolinecarbonitrile is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, specifically a substituted quinoline derivative, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key precursor for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This product is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new molecules and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimicrobials, anticancer agents, and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline scaffold.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic ligands, coordination complexes, and functional organic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Employed in the synthesis of specialized quinoline dyes and colorants.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and heterocyclic compound synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-4-Quinolinecarbonitrile
CAS No.	29196-15-4
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2
Molecular Weight	168.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylquinoline-4-carbonitrile; 4-Cyano-2-methylquinoline; 2-Methyl-4-cyanoquinoline; 4-Quinolinecarbonitrile, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-4-quinolyl cyanide; 2-Methyl-4-cyanquinoline; 2-Methyl-lepidine-4-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methyl-4-Quinolinecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity. Our products are developed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 and incompatible materials.

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%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.