Description

6-Chloroquinoline is a versatile halogenated heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the chloroquinoline scaffold, which is a privileged structure for constructing complex molecules with significant biological and material properties. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, enabling the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various pharmacologically active quinoline derivatives, including potential antimalarial, antibacterial, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the chloroquinoline moiety.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic ligands, coordination complexes, and functional polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development, catalysis studies, and the exploration of new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Chloroquinoline
CAS No.	612-57-7
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClN
Molecular Weight	163.60 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloroquinoline; Quinoline, 6-chloro-; 6-Chloro-quinoline; 6-Chloro-1-azanaphthalene; NSC 404087; 2-Chloroquinoline (isomer); 4-Chloroquinoline (isomer); 8-Chloroquinoline (isomer)
EINECS	210-293-7

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloroquinoline is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, purity determination by HPLC or GC, and control of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	44 - 48 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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