Description

2-Hydroxyquinoline-4-Formylchloride is a versatile and reactive chemical intermediate, primarily used as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds. Its value lies in its formyl chloride functionality, which enables efficient derivatization and coupling reactions under controlled conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the quinoline scaffold provides biological activity.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks and functionalized quinolines.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials, fluorescent dyes, and sensors due to the photophysical properties of the quinoline core.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxyquinoline-4-Formylchloride
CAS No.	57659-08-2
Molecular Formula	C10H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	207.61 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloroformyl-2-hydroxyquinoline; 2-Quinolinol-4-carboxylic acid chloride; 4-Formylchloride-2-hydroxyquinoline; 2-Hydroxy-4-quinolinecarbonyl chloride; 2-Oxyquinoline-4-carbonyl chloride; 4-(Chlorocarbonyl)-2-hydroxyquinoline; 2-Hydroxyquinoline-4-carboxylic acid chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Hydroxyquinoline-4-Formylchloride is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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