Description

Quinoxaline, 2-Chloro-6-Methyl- is a halogenated quinoxaline derivative, a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis and specialty chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, infectious diseases, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoxaline core.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, dyes, pigments, and ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying heterocyclic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and as a scaffold for library synthesis in drug discovery.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for transition metals, forming complexes with potential catalytic or photophysical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quinoxaline, 2-Chloro-6-Methyl-
CAS No.	55687-00-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7ClN2
Molecular Weight	178.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-methylquinoxaline; 6-Methyl-2-chloroquinoxaline; 2-Chloro-6-methyl-1,4-diazanaphthalene; 2-Chloro-6-methylquinoxaline; 2-Chloro-6-methyl-benzo[g]quinoxaline; 2-Chloro-6-methyl-pyrazino[2,3-b]pyrazine; Methylchloroquinoxaline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Quinoxaline, 2-Chloro-6-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most critical synthesis steps.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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