Description

6-Chloro-5-Fluoroquinoline-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its versatile molecular scaffold, which serves as a critical precursor for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating complex molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel quinolone and fluoroquinolone-based antibiotics and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated quinoline structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating functional organic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and inhibitors for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up production under cGMP or ISO standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-5-Fluoroquinoline-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	2250242-64-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₅ClFNO₂
Molecular Weight	225.60 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-5-fluoroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6-chloro-5-fluoro-; 6-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 6-Chloro-5-fluoroquinoline-2-carboxylate; 2250242-64-7; 6-Cl-5-F-quinoline-2-COOH; 6-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-carboxyquinoline
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Chloro-5-Fluoroquinoline-2-Carboxylic Acid is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.