Description

4-Methyl-3-Phenylisoquinoline is a high-purity, advanced heterocyclic building block with the CAS registry number 51089-62-4. This compound is valued for its rigid, fused-ring structure which serves as a critical scaffold in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for applications in medicinal chemistry, material science, and as a key intermediate in ligand synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-cancer targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its structural complexity.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for synthetic organic chemistry research in universities and corporate laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-3-Phenylisoquinoline
CAS No.	51089-62-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₃N
Molecular Weight	219.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Phenyl-4-methylisoquinoline; 4-Methyl-3-phenyl-isoquinoline; Isoquinoline, 4-methyl-3-phenyl-; 4-Methyl-3-phenylisoquinoline; 51089-62-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 4-Methyl-3-Phenylisoquinoline is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.