Description

Quinoxaline-6-Acetic Acid CAS NO 473932-16-0 is a high-purity, functionalized heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its versatile molecular scaffold, which serves as a critical precursor for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for molecules targeting various disease pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactive quinoxaline core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, dyes, and fluorescent markers due to its conjugated structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular tools and probes for studying biological processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block for exploratory chemistry and process optimization in laboratory and pilot-scale settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quinoxaline-6-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	473932-16-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Quinoxalineacetic Acid; 2-(Quinoxalin-6-yl)acetic Acid; Quinoxaline-6-yl-acetic acid; (Quinoxalin-6-yl)acetic acid; QA-6-AA; 6-Carboxymethylquinoxaline; 6-Quinoxaline Acetic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Quinoxaline-6-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, ensuring compliance with your research and development 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be conducted under appropriate conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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