Description

2-Chloro-4,6-Dimethyl-Quinoline is a versatile halogenated quinoline derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which is essential for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds with targeted biological and material properties. This high-purity building block is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in the fabrication of OLED devices.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or transition metal catalysts due to its nitrogen-containing heterocyclic structure.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized quinoline dyes and colorants for various industrial applications.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed as a standard reagent in method development and exploratory chemistry for novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Chloro-4,6-Dimethyl-Quinoline
CAS No.	3913-18-6
Molecular Formula	C11H10ClN
Molecular Weight	191.66 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4,6-dimethylquinoline; 4,6-Dimethyl-2-chloroquinoline; Quinoline, 2-chloro-4,6-dimethyl-; 2-Chloro-4,6-dimethyl-chinolin; NSC 406914
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4,6-Dimethyl-Quinoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for research and scale-up applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.