Description

7,8-Dichloro-2-Methylquinolin-4(1H)-One is a high-purity, synthetically valuable quinoline derivative. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile organic building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those with quinoline-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the research and development of electron-transport or emissive layer materials.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental scaffold for medicinal chemistry programs and exploratory synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,8-Dichloro-2-Methylquinolin-4(1H)-One
CAS No.	203626-50-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇Cl₂NO
Molecular Weight	228.08 g/mol
Synonyms	7,8-Dichloro-2-methyl-1,4-dihydroquinolin-4-one; 7,8-Dichloro-2-methyl-4(1H)-quinolinone; 4(1H)-Quinolinone, 7,8-dichloro-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-7,8-dichloroquinolin-4(1H)-one; 7,8-Dichloro-2-methyl-4-hydroxyquinoline; 4-Hydroxy-7,8-dichloro-2-methylquinoline
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Quality Control

Our 7,8-Dichloro-2-Methylquinolin-4(1H)-One is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.