Description

4-Nitroisoquinoline is a versatile nitro-substituted heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactivity of the nitro group and the isoquinoline scaffold, enabling the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and material science research. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders or exhibiting antimicrobial activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides by modifying the isoquinoline core structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing nitro-substituted dyes and organic pigments with specific color properties.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Academic and R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including nitration and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitroisoquinoline
CAS No.	36073-93-5
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	174.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoquinoline, 4-nitro-; 4-Nitro-isoquinoline; Nitroisoquinoline; 4-Nitro-1-azanaphthalene; 4-NIQ; 4-Nitroquinoline (common misnomer); 36073-93-5 (CAS Registry Number)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitroisoquinoline 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 purity determination, to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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