Description

8-Quinolinecarbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in catalysis, ligand synthesis, and the creation of novel quinoline derivatives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those with quinoline-based scaffolds for antimicrobial, anticancer, or anti-inflammatory activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the quinoline core provides specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis for fine chemical production.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers, due to its electron-accepting nitrile group and planar structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial research settings.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Quinolinecarbonitrile
CAS No.	35509-27-4
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2
Molecular Weight	154.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinoline-8-carbonitrile; 8-Cyanoquinoline; 8-Quinolyl cyanide; 8-Quinoline carbonitrile; NSC 403914; 8-CN-Quinoline; 8-Quinoline nitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Quinolinecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 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)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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