Description

2-(4-Isopropylphenyl)-8-Methylquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid CAS NO 438231-85-7 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 complex molecular synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and 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: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the production of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile reagent for constructing complex quinoline-based structures in medicinal and process chemistry.
• Academic & R&D: Essential compound for chemical research, method development, and biological screening in university and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Isopropylphenyl)-8-Methylquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	438231-85-7
Molecular Formula	C20H19NO2
Molecular Weight	305.37 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Methyl-2-[4-(1-methylethyl)phenyl]-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 2-(4-Isopropylphenyl)-8-methyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 2-(p-Isopropylphenyl)-8-methylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid; Quinoline-4-carboxylic acid, 2-(4-isopropylphenyl)-8-methyl-; 438231-85-7
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(4-Isopropylphenyl)-8-Methylquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent in-process controls and final release testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified against comprehensive specifications including identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided with each shipment to support your quality management systems.

Storage

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

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

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