Description

2-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)-6-Methylquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically derived quinoline derivative that serves as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its complex molecular architecture, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing more sophisticated chemical entities, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for drug discovery and process chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting various disease pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and synthesis of new crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its quinoline core structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a precursor for the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and functional polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and as a ligand or catalyst component in metal-organic chemistry.
• Life Sciences Reagent: Utilized in biochemical research as a fluorescent probe or a molecular tag due to its inherent photophysical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)-6-Methylquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	438215-97-5
Molecular Formula	C20H17NO2
Molecular Weight	303.36 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2-(2,5-dimethylphenyl)quinoline-4-carboxylic acid; 2-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)-6-methyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 2-(2,5-dimethylphenyl)-6-methyl-; 2,5-Dimethyl-6-methylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid (common name variant); Quinoline-4-carboxylic acid derivative; Aryl-substituted quinoline carboxylic acid; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our 2-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)-6-Methylquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and production use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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