Description

6-Nitroquinoxaline is a versatile heterocyclic aromatic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its nitro-substituted quinoxaline core provides unique reactivity and electronic properties, making it valuable for the development of functional materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for creating novel molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of quinoxaline-based drug candidates, including potential kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides that leverage the quinoxaline scaffold.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in research for creating electron-deficient components in organic semiconductors, OLEDs, and other optoelectronic devices.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complexing agents and chelating ligands for metal catalysis.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Intermediate for the production of specialized dyes and pigments due to its chromophoric nitroquinoxaline structure.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Nitroquinoxaline
CAS No.	6639-87-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5N3O2
Molecular Weight	175.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinoxaline, 6-nitro-; 6-Nitro-quinoxaline; Nitroquinoxaline; 6-NQ; 1,4-Diazanaphthalene, 6-nitro-; NSC 403697; 6-Nitrobenzo[g]quinoxaline
EINECS	229-637-6

Quality Control

Our 6-Nitroquinoxaline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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