Description

4-Methylphenyl 2-Phenyl-4-Quinolinecarboxylate is a specialized quinoline derivative with a complex aromatic structure, serving as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular architecture makes it a critical building block for the development of novel functional materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to create new compounds with specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the quinoline core for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transporting or host materials in OLED displays and lighting due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to create complexing agents or ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized quinoline-based dyes with specific color fastness and light-absorption properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylphenyl 2-Phenyl-4-Quinolinecarboxylate
CAS No.	355433-42-0
Molecular Formula	C23H17NO2
Molecular Weight	339.39 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylphenyl 2-phenylquinoline-4-carboxylate; 2-Phenyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid 4-methylphenyl ester; p-Tolyl 2-phenyl-4-quinolinecarboxylate; 4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 2-phenyl-, 4-methylphenyl ester; 2-Phenylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid p-tolyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Methylphenyl 2-Phenyl-4-Quinolinecarboxylate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical R&D and production processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (HPLC), related substances, and physical characteristics is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.