Description

(2-Methylquinolin-3-Yl)Methanol is a versatile quinoline derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which provides a reactive handle for constructing complex molecules across various high-value industries. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those with quinoline-based pharmacophores for anti-malarial, anti-cancer, or anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the quinoline scaffold for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other advanced electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Methylquinolin-3-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	53936-95-1
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO
Molecular Weight	173.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methylquinoline; 2-Methyl-3-quinolinemethanol; (2-Methyl-3-quinolyl)methanol; 2-Methylquinoline-3-methanol; 53936-95-1; Quinoline, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxymethylquinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Methylquinolin-3-Yl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available for every batch upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

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.