Description

5-Benzoylquinoline is a high-purity, light-sensitive organic compound with the CAS registry number 54885-01-7. This versatile heterocyclic building block is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex molecules for drug discovery and development, particularly for compounds with quinoline-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its structural properties for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), liquid crystals, and other advanced electronic materials due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for metal complexes in catalytic applications and in the study of photophysical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and as a standard in analytical chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the benzoylquinoline structure imparts specific color or stability characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Benzoylquinoline
CAS No.	54885-01-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₁NO
Molecular Weight	233.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Benzoylquinoline; Quinolin-5-yl(phenyl)methanone; Phenyl(5-quinolinyl)methanone; 5-Quinolinyl phenyl ketone; 5-Benzoyl-quinoline; 1-(Quinolin-5-yl)ethanone (common misnomer check); 5-(Benzoyl)quinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Benzoylquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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