Description

2,6-Dimethyl-8-Nitroquinoline is a specialized nitroquinoline derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. Industries that require this high-purity intermediate include pharmaceutical R&D for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis, agrochemical manufacturing for novel crop protection agents, and academic research in medicinal chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex quinoline-based drug candidates, particularly in antimicrobial and anticancer research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides that leverage the quinoline scaffold.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a starting material for synthesizing electron-transport or emissive layer materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a ligand precursor for creating metal complexes used in catalytic processes and materials science.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Employed in the synthesis of specialized nitroquinoline-derived colorants and photographic sensitizers.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for studying nitration reactions, heterocyclic chemistry, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-8-Nitroquinoline
CAS No.	30465-59-9
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	202.21 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Nitro-2,6-dimethylquinoline; 2,6-Dimethyl-8-nitroquinoline; Quinoline, 2,6-dimethyl-8-nitro-; 8-Nitro-2,6-lutidylquinoline; 30465-59-9 (CAS); 2,6-Dimethyl-8-nitro-chinolin (German); 8-ニトロ-2,6-ジメチルキノリン (Japanese)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethyl-8-Nitroquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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