Description

2,4-Dichloro-Quinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile and high-purity chemical intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized quinoline scaffold, which serves as a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with targeted biological and material properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, ligands for catalysis, and advanced polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development, library synthesis, and exploring new chemical reactions due to its reactive dichloro and ester functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex heterocyclic dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichloro-Quinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	6315-94-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉Cl₂NO₂
Molecular Weight	270.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2,4-dichloroquinoline-3-carboxylate; 2,4-Dichloroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 2,4-dichloro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2,4-dichloro-3-quinolinecarboxylate; 6315-94-2; NSC 403796; 2,4-Dichlor-chinolin-3-carbonsäure-ethylester (German)
EINECS	228-660-8

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dichloro-Quinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.