Description

Methyl 4-Hydroxy-8-Methoxyquinoline-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable quinoline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals. It is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material research sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel quinoline-based drug candidates with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides that leverage the quinoline scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and sensors, due to its conjugated structure.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized as a core structure for designing fluorescent probes or enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological studies and scale-up process development in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Hydroxy-8-Methoxyquinoline-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	4008-46-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₁NO₄
Molecular Weight	233.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-hydroxy-8-methoxy-2-quinolinecarboxylate; 4-Hydroxy-8-methoxyquinoline-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 8-Methoxy-4-hydroxyquinoline-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-8-methoxy-, methyl ester; Methyl 8-methoxy-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Hydroxy-8-Methoxyquinoline-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive 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, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as 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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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