Description

6-Fluoro-4-Hydroxyquinoline is a versatile fluorinated quinoline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a fluorine atom and a hydroxyl group on the quinoline scaffold, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating compounds with tailored biological and physical properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing fluorinated quinolone antibiotics and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to create advanced active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging the fluorine atom to enhance bioavailability and stability.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile fluorinated synthon for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the design of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal complexation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Fluoro-4-Hydroxyquinoline
CAS No.	391-78-6
Molecular Formula	C9H6FNO
Molecular Weight	163.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-6-fluoroquinoline; 6-Fluoro-4-quinolinol; 6-Fluoro-4-hydroxyquinoline; 4-Quinolinol, 6-fluoro-; 6-Fluoroquinolin-4-ol; 6-Fluoro-4(1H)-quinolinone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Fluoro-4-Hydroxyquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.