Description

2-(Chloromethyl)Quinoline Hydrochloride is a versatile and reactive organic salt, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its core value lies in the chloromethyl group, which provides a reactive handle for further functionalization, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of quinoline-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and potential drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides that leverage the quinoline scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Derivatization: The reactive chloromethyl site allows for nucleophilic substitution, facilitating the creation of libraries of novel quinoline derivatives for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Chloromethyl)Quinoline Hydrochloride
CAS No.	3747-74-8
Molecular Formula	C10H9Cl2N
Molecular Weight	214.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chloromethyl)quinoline HCl; Quinoline, 2-(chloromethyl)-, hydrochloride; 2-Chloromethylquinoline hydrochloride; 2-Quinolinemethyl chloride hydrochloride; (2-Quinolyl)methyl chloride hydrochloride; 3747-74-8; 2-(Chloromethyl)quinoline monohydrochloride
EINECS	223-138-5

Quality Control

Our 2-(Chloromethyl)Quinoline Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer requirements. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.