Description

2,3-Dihydroxyquinoxaline is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound with a quinoxaline backbone, serving as a key synthetic intermediate and functional building block. Its molecular structure, featuring two adjacent hydroxyl groups, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with quinoxaline-based structures for therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where it acts as a core moiety to impart specific biological activity.
• Chelating Agent & Ligand Precursor: The adjacent hydroxyl groups make it an effective starting material for synthesizing polydentate ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for developing organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and other functional materials due to its conjugated quinoxaline system.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and colorants for industrial applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dihydroxyquinoxaline
CAS No.	6287-20-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Quinoxalinediol; Quinoxaline-2,3-diol; 2,3-Dihydroxyquinoxaline; 2,3-Dihydroxy-1,4-diazanaphthalene; 1,4-Diazanaphthalene-2,3-diol; 2,3-Dihydroxybenzopyrazine; 2,3-Quinoxalinedione (tautomer)
EINECS	228-515-6

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dihydroxyquinoxaline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	300 - 305 °C (dec.)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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