Description

6-Methoxy-5-Nitroquinoline is a versatile nitro-substituted quinoline derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique molecular architecture, which provides a reactive nitro group and a methoxy-substituted quinoline core, enabling precise chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for developing active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimicrobial and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactive quinoline scaffold.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized nitroquinoline dyes with specific light-absorption properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Research: Investigated as an electron-transport or emissive layer component in advanced material science applications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of complexing agents and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and metal-organic frameworks.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in fundamental research to study nitro-group reactivity and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methoxy-5-Nitroquinoline
CAS No.	6623-91-2
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O3
Molecular Weight	204.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-6-methoxyquinoline; 6-Methoxy-5-nitro-quinoline; Quinoline, 6-methoxy-5-nitro-; 5-Nitro-6-quinolinol methyl ether; 6-Methoxy-5-nitrochinolin (German); 6-Metossi-5-nitrochinolina (Italian); 6-メトキシ-5-ニトロキノリン (Japanese)
EINECS	229-586-5

Quality Control

Our 6-Methoxy-5-Nitroquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated research and development environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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