Description

Quinoxalin-2-Ylmethanol CAS NO 41242-94-8 is a versatile heterocyclic building block characterized by its fused benzene and pyrazine ring system bearing a hydroxymethyl functional group. This compound matters as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of advanced pharmaceuticals and functional materials, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and ligand synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its bioactive heterocyclic core.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for π-conjugated systems in the research of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop fluorescent probes or enzyme inhibitors for biochemical and cellular studies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quinoxalin-2-Ylmethanol
CAS No.	41242-94-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O
Molecular Weight	160.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)quinoxaline; Quinoxaline-2-methanol; (Quinoxalin-2-yl)methanol; 2-Quinoxalinemethanol; 1,4-Benzodiazin-2-ylmethanol; Quinoxalinylmethanol; 2-Hydroxymethylquinoxaline; 2-Quinoxalinylcarbinol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Quinoxalin-2-Ylmethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous 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 development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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