Description

4-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-6-Phenylquinoline is a high-purity quinoline derivative, a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for developing functional materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific optical or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core structure or ligand in the creation of electron-transport or emissive materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a chelating ligand for transition metals, forming complexes used in catalytic processes and material science.
• Fluorescent Dye & Sensor Development: Utilized as a scaffold for synthesizing fluorescent probes and chemosensors due to the inherent photophysical properties of the quinoline moiety.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing complex molecular architectures in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-6-Phenylquinoline
CAS No.	500584-70-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₃NO
Molecular Weight	235.28 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Phenyl-2-methylquinolin-4-ol; 2-Methyl-6-phenyl-4-quinolinol; 4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-6-phenylquinoline; 4-Quinolinol, 2-methyl-6-phenyl-; HMQ (abbreviation); 6-Phenyl-2-methyl-4-hydroxyquinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-6-Phenylquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.