Description

4-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic aromatic aldehyde that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive formyl group makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular frameworks, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel quinoline-based active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of antimalarial, antibacterial, and anticancer agents based on the quinoline scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of quinoline-based fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science: Building block for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), fluorescent dyes, and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for heterocyclic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and method development.
• Coordination Chemistry: Used to synthesize metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and complexes for catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	4363-93-3
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO
Molecular Weight	157.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinoline-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-Formylquinoline; 4-Quinolinealdehyde; 4-Quinolylaldehyde; 4-Quinolinecarbaldehyde; 4-Carboxaldehydequinoline; 4-Quinolinecarbonal
EINECS	224-466-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to 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.