Description

4-Bromo-2,8-Dimethylquinoline is a halogenated quinoline derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized quinoline scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries who require precise building blocks for drug discovery and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• 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).
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to introduce the quinoline moiety into more complex molecular architectures.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,8-Dimethylquinoline
CAS No.	203506-39-2
Molecular Formula	C11H10BrN
Molecular Weight	236.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2,8-dimethylquinoline; 2,8-Dimethyl-4-bromoquinoline; Quinoline, 4-bromo-2,8-dimethyl-; 4-Bromo-2,8-dimethyl-quinoline; 203506-39-2; 4-Br-2,8-Me2-Quinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,8-Dimethylquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.