Description

6-Bromo-3-Hydroxyquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized quinoline derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique bromo-hydroxy-carboxylic acid substitution pattern, which provides multiple reactive sites for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition or acting as antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to develop new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Probe Development: The quinoline core is utilized in designing sensors and imaging agents for biochemical and diagnostic applications.
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as those used in OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-3-Hydroxyquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	552330-93-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆BrNO₃
Molecular Weight	268.07 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-3-hydroxy-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6-bromo-3-hydroxy-; 6-Bromo-3-hydroxyquinoline-4-carboxylate; 3-Hydroxy-6-bromoquinoline-4-carboxylic acid; 552330-93-5; 6-Br-3-OH-quinoline-4-COOH
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Bromo-3-Hydroxyquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We support development and scale-up with consistent quality from milligram to kilogram quantities.

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 strong acids and organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect the contents from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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