Description

Methyl 3-Methylquinoline-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity quinoline derivative, a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and complex molecular structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with quinoline-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and transition metal catalysts.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Methylquinoline-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	53821-46-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	201.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 3-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-methyl-2-quinolinecarboxylate; 3-Methylquinoline-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Carbomethoxy-3-methylquinoline; Methyl 3-methylquinoline-2-carboxylate; 3-Methyl-2-quinolinecarboxylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Methylquinoline-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.