Description

8-Fluoroquinoline-7-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular architecture, which combines a fluorinated quinoline scaffold with a strategically positioned carboxylic acid group, enabling precise modifications for creating novel compounds. This intermediate is critically needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting complex biological pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially for developing fluorinated quinolone-based antibiotics and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the design and synthesis of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating specialized organic ligands, dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, amide bond formation, and as a versatile scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic libraries in combinatorial chemistry.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for fundamental research in organic chemistry and for contract research organizations (CROs) developing custom synthetic routes for clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Fluoroquinoline-7-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	2680534-51-2
Molecular Formula	C10H6FNO2
Molecular Weight	191.16 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Fluoro-7-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 7-Carboxy-8-fluoroquinoline; 8-Fluoroquinoline-7-carboxylic acid; Quinoline-7-carboxylic acid, 8-fluoro-; 8-Fluoro-7-quinoline carboxylic acid; 8-Fluoro-7-carboxyquinoline; 2680534-51-2
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Quality Control

Every batch of 8-Fluoroquinoline-7-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. 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 to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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