Description

6-Chloroquinoline-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, primarily used as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a chloroquinoline core and an aldehyde functional group, makes it indispensable for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is critically important for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a precursor for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases, cancer, and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive quinoline scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes and fluorescent markers for biochemical and diagnostic applications.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and heterocyclic compound research.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloroquinoline-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	59394-26-2
Molecular Formula	C10H6ClNO
Molecular Weight	191.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-6-chloroquinoline; 6-Chloro-2-quinolinecarboxaldehyde; 6-Chloroquinoline-2-carboxaldehyde; 6-Chloro-2-formylquinoline; Quinoline-2-carboxaldehyde, 6-chloro-; 6-Chloroquinaldehyde; 2-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde, 6-chloro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloroquinoline-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to verify identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients in regulated industries.

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). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to maintain stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
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.