Description

6-Chloro-2-Methyl-Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile quinoline derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which provides a reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules with targeted properties. This intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced crop protection agents, including herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the development of specialty polymers, organic semiconductors, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing complex heterocyclic dyes and optical brighteners.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile scaffold in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Utilized to create sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-2-Methyl-Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	436087-49-9
Molecular Formula	C12H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	233.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-6-chloroquinoline-4-carboxylic acid; 6-Chloro-2-methyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6-chloro-2-methyl-; 6-Chloro-2-methylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid; 6-Chloro-2-methyl-4-quinoline carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-6-chloro-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 6-Chloro-2-methyl-quinoline-4-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-2-Methyl-Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our standard quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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