Description

2,4-Dimethoxyquinoline-3-Carbaldehyde is a specialized quinoline derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic building block. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both aldehyde and dimethoxy substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The reactive aldehyde group enables various condensation and cyclization reactions to create complex fused-ring heterocycles for material science.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Intermediate for the development of specialized quinoline-based dyes and fluorescent markers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethoxyquinoline-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	51179-18-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₁NO₃
Molecular Weight	217.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-2,4-dimethoxyquinoline; 2,4-Dimethoxy-3-quinolinecarboxaldehyde; Quinoline-3-carbaldehyde, 2,4-dimethoxy-; 2,4-DMQCA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Dimethoxyquinoline-3-Carbaldehyde is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our standard grade typically meets a purity specification of ≥95% (by HPLC), with comprehensive identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided with every shipment, and custom synthesis to meet specific purity or analytical requirements is available.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere for long-term storage). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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