Description

1-Isoquinolineacetic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the isoquinoline class of heterocycles, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which provides a reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working in medicinal chemistry, particularly for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemical intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex alkaloids and other bioactive molecules with potential therapeutic applications.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a core scaffold for constructing compound libraries in drug discovery programs targeting various diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing novel crop protection agents and pesticides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, dyes, and advanced materials.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for studying heterocyclic chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• Process Chemistry Development: Acts as a starting material for optimizing scalable synthetic routes in pilot plants and kilo labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Isoquinolineacetic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	46502-61-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₃NO₂
Molecular Weight	215.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 1-isoquinolineacetate; Ethyl (isoquinolin-1-yl)acetate; 1-Isoquinolineacetic acid ethyl ester; (Isoquinolin-1-yl)acetic acid ethyl ester; 1-Carbethoxymethylisoquinoline; Ethyl 1-isoquinolylacetate; Ethyl (1-isoquinolyl)acetate; 46502-61-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Isoquinolineacetic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to meet the exacting standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your internal quality 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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to protect the contents from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.