Description

2-Hydroxy-6-Methylquinoxaline is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique quinoxaline core structure makes it a valuable intermediate for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a functional material or electron-transport layer component in electronic displays.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a chelating ligand for metal complexes in catalysis and material science.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing quinoxaline-based dyes with specific color and stability properties.
• Research & Development: Fundamental building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-6-Methylquinoxaline
CAS No.	5762-64-1
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2(1H)-quinoxalinone; 6-Methyl-2-quinoxalinol; 2-Quinoxalinol, 6-methyl-; 6-Methylquinoxalin-2-ol; 6-Methyl-2-hydroxyquinoxaline; 2-Hydroxy-6-methylquinoxaline; 6-Methyl-2(1H)-quinoxalinone; 2(1H)-Quinoxalinone, 6-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-6-Methylquinoxaline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.