Description

6-Methoxy-8-Cyano Quinoline is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring both electron-donating methoxy and electron-withdrawing cyano substituents on the quinoline core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex functional molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of new active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors, antimicrobial agents, and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its quinoline scaffold for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for creating organic ligands in catalysis, as well as for developing organic semiconductors and luminescent materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development, structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, and library synthesis for high-throughput screening.
• Coordination Chemistry: Utilized to synthesize chelating ligands for metal complexes used in catalysis and sensing applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methoxy-8-Cyano Quinoline
CAS No.	408536-38-9
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O
Molecular Weight	184.20 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Cyano-6-methoxyquinoline; 6-Methoxyquinoline-8-carbonitrile; Quinoline, 8-cyano-6-methoxy-; 6-Methoxy-8-quinolinecarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Methoxy-8-Cyano Quinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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.