Description

4,7,8-Trichloroquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, halogenated quinoline derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which is essential for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds with targeted biological and material properties. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or cancer.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized organic ligands or functionalized polymers with specific electronic properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and the construction of complex heterocyclic libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized quinoline-based colorants and fluorescent markers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,7,8-Trichloroquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	56824-89-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈Cl₃NO₂
Molecular Weight	312.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4,7,8-Trichloroquinoline-3-carboxylate; 4,7,8-Trichloro-3-quinolinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 4,7,8-trichloro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4,7,8-trichloro-3-quinolinecarboxylate; 56824-89-6; Quinoline-3-carboxylic acid, 4,7,8-trichloro-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 4,7,8-Trichloroquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.