Description

2-(3-Hydroxy-6-Methylquinolin-2-Yl)-1,3-Indanedione is a specialized organic compound featuring a fused quinoline-indanedione structure. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced intermediate or functional material in high-tech synthesis. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments working in the fields of pharmaceutical development, organic electronics, and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific biological pathways.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Research: Investigated as a potential electron-transport material or emissive layer dopant due to its conjugated π-system and functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Used in the development of specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers owing to its chromophoric indanedione and quinoline components.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Acts as a chelating ligand for metal ions, useful in creating catalysts or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed as a standard or starting material in chemical research for exploring new reactions and synthesizing complex heterocyclic systems.
• Analytical Chemistry: Potentially used as a derivatization agent or a standard for method development in chromatographic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Hydroxy-6-Methylquinolin-2-Yl)-1,3-Indanedione
CAS No.	40531-56-4
Molecular Formula	C19H13NO3
Molecular Weight	303.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(3-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-quinolinyl)-; 2-(3-Hydroxy-6-methylquinolin-2-yl)indane-1,3-dione; 2-(3-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-quinolyl)-1,3-indandione; 40531-56-4; Quinolin-2-yl-indanedione derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply high-purity grades suitable for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. Specifications can be developed to meet specific customer requirements for advanced synthetic work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.