Description

6-Chloroisoquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a probe or tag in the development of biochemical tools and diagnostic agents.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in academic and contract research organizations (CROs).

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloroisoquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	590369-88-3
Molecular Formula	C10H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	207.61 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-3-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid; 3-Carboxy-6-chloroisoquinoline; 6-Chloroisoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid; 6-Chloro-1,2-dihydro-3-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid (tautomeric form); 6-Chloro-3-isoquinoline carboxylic acid; 6-Cl-IQ-3-COOH; 590369-88-3 (CAS); 6-Chloro-isoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-Chloroisoquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with complete batch data are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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