Description

2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-6-Methylquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically derived quinoline carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile organic building block for research and development. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new generation pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a ligand or functional monomer in the creation of advanced polymers, coordination complexes, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile reagent for constructing complex quinoline-based structures in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized colorants and fluorescent markers due to its conjugated quinoline core.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-6-Methylquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	438219-50-2
Molecular Formula	C21H21NO2
Molecular Weight	319.40 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl]-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-6-methyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 2-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl]-6-methyl-; 2-(p-tert-Butylphenyl)-6-methylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid; TBP-MQCA; TBPMQCA; CAS 438219-50-2
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-6-Methylquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.