Description

2-Chloro-3-Methyl-Quinoxaline is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block with significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its reactive chloro and methyl substituents on the quinoxaline scaffold, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of biologically active quinoxaline derivatives, including kinase inhibitors, antimicrobial agents, and anticancer compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the quinoxaline core's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, luminescent materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for the production of specialized quinoxaline-based dyes and pigments with unique color and stability properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The chloro group is an excellent handle for palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to introduce complex substituents.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological studies and library synthesis in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3-Methyl-Quinoxaline
CAS No.	32601-86-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7ClN2
Molecular Weight	178.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-methylquinoxaline; 3-Methyl-2-chloroquinoxaline; Quinoxaline, 2-chloro-3-methyl-; 2-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[g]quinoxaline; 2-Chloro-3-methylquinoxaline (principal name); 2-Chloro-3-methyl-1,4-diazanaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-3-Methyl-Quinoxaline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

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.