Description

6-Bromo-4-Methylquinoline is a versatile brominated quinoline derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a functionalized quinoline scaffold that enables the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and material science research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active compounds or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various disease pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and synthesis of novel crop protection agents and pesticides.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating organic ligands, coordination complexes, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing the quinoline moiety and for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) due to the reactive bromine atom.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in universities and research institutes for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-4-Methylquinoline
CAS No.	41037-28-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈BrN
Molecular Weight	222.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-6-bromoquinoline; 6-Bromo-4-methylquinoline; Quinoline, 6-bromo-4-methyl-; 6-Bromo-4-methyl-quinoline; 6-Brom-4-methylchinolin (German); 6-ブロモ-4-メチルキノリン (Japanese)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-4-Methylquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.