Description

4-Mercapto-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Quinoline is a specialized heterocyclic building block featuring a reactive thiol group and a trifluoromethyl substituent. This compound is valued for its unique electronic properties and versatility as an intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for catalysts or components in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Ligand Preparation: The mercapto group allows for the creation of chelating ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Mercapto-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Quinoline
CAS No.	544716-08-7
Molecular Formula	C10H6F3NS
Molecular Weight	229.22 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Trifluoromethyl)quinoline-4-thiol; 4-Quinolinethiol, 6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 4-Mercapto-6-trifluoromethylquinoline; 4-Thiol-6-(trifluoromethyl)quinoline; 6-Trifluoromethyl-4-mercaptoquinoline; 4-SH-6-CF3-Quinoline; 4-Mercapto-6-(trifluoromethyl)chinolin (German); 4-メルカプト-6-(トリフルオロメチル)キノリン (Japanese)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Mercapto-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Quinoline adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace and avoid prolonged exposure to air after opening.

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	≤ 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.