Description

3-Bromo-6-Methyl-8-Nitroquinoline is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimicrobials, anticancer agents, and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline scaffold.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other electronic materials due to its electron-deficient nitro and bromo substituents.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts, where the nitrogen atoms can coordinate to metal centers.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Employed in the production of specialized quinoline dyes and colorants for industrial applications.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-6-Methyl-8-Nitroquinoline
CAS No.	210708-23-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇BrN₂O₂
Molecular Weight	267.08 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Nitro-3-bromo-6-methylquinoline; 6-Methyl-3-bromo-8-nitroquinoline; 3-Bromo-6-methyl-8-nitro-quinoline; Quinoline, 3-bromo-6-methyl-8-nitro-; 210708-23-9 (CAS); 3-Br-6-Me-8-NO₂-quinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-6-Methyl-8-Nitroquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our commitment to quality supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, from early-stage R&D to scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be performed under subdued lighting or using amber glass containers where prolonged exposure is expected.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.