Description

4-Amino-6,7-difluoroquinoline is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant commercial and research interest. Its unique difluoro-substituted quinoline core makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced pharmaceutical compounds and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel fluoroquinolone antibiotics and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting bacterial infections.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and photoactive compounds for electronic and optical applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and inhibitors for studying enzyme mechanisms and cellular processes.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up production in fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Amino-6,7-Difluoroquinoline
CAS No.	288371-41-5
Molecular Formula	C9H6F2N2
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6,7-Difluoro-4-quinolinamine; 4-Amino-6,7-difluoroquinoline; 6,7-Difluoroquinolin-4-amine; 4-Quinolinamine, 6,7-difluoro-; 288371-41-5; 4-Amino-6,7-difluoro-quinoline
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Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-6,7-difluoroquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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