Description

7,8-Difluoro-2-Methylquinolin-4-Ol is a high-purity, multi-functional quinoline derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique fluorinated structure, which imparts desirable electronic and steric properties to target molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antimicrobial research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, including ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of fluorescent probes and molecular tags for biological imaging and diagnostic applications.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: The structural motif is useful for creating novel ligands in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,8-Difluoro-2-Methylquinolin-4-Ol
CAS No.	288151-45-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇F₂NO
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-7,8-difluoro-2-methylquinoline; 7,8-Difluoro-2-methyl-4-quinolinol; 2-Methyl-7,8-difluoroquinolin-4-ol; 7,8-Difluoro-2-methyl-4-hydroxyquinoline; 4-Quinolinol, 7,8-difluoro-2-methyl-; DFMQO
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7,8-Difluoro-2-Methylquinolin-4-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and mass spectrometry, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.