Description

6-Methylquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile quinoline derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which provides a reactive carboxylic acid group and a methyl-substituted quinoline core, enabling precise chemical modifications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those with quinoline-based pharmacophores for antimicrobial or anticancer activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced crop protection agents, including herbicides and fungicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methylquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	55706-57-5
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO2
Molecular Weight	187.20 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6-methyl-; 6-Methyl-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 6-Methylquinoline-8-carboxylic acid; 6-Methyl-8-quinoline carboxylic acid; 6-Methyl-8-carboxyquinoline; 2-Methylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid (isomer check required); 6-Methyl-8-quinolylcarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-Methylquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.