Description

6-Chloro-8-Hydroxyquinoline is a versatile halogenated hydroxyquinoline derivative, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its unique molecular structure makes it a critical intermediate for developing compounds with significant biological activity, particularly as antimicrobial and chelating agents. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antimicrobial and antifungal agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fungicides and pesticides, leveraging its bioactive quinoline core.
• Metal Chelation & Corrosion Inhibition: Serves as an effective ligand for metal ions, finding applications in analytical chemistry, water treatment, and as a corrosion inhibitor in industrial formulations.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and biological pathways.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments due to the quinoline structure's chromophoric properties.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a bidentate ligand to form stable complexes with various transition metals for catalytic and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-8-Hydroxyquinoline
CAS No.	5622-06-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClNO
Molecular Weight	179.60 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Hydroxy-6-chloroquinoline; 6-Chloro-8-quinolinol; 6-Chloro-8-hydroxyquinoline; 6-Chloro-8-quinolol; NSC 403697; 6-Chlorooxine; 6-Cl-8-HQ; 6-Chloro-8-HQ
EINECS	227-055-9

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-8-Hydroxyquinoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, residual solvent analysis, and identification by FT-IR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	190°C - 195°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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