Description

8-Hydroxyquinoline-2-Carbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and functional material. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a hydroxyquinoline core and a nitrile group, provides valuable chelating and coordinating properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, ligands, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with antimicrobial or chelation therapy applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Metal Chelating Agent: Acts as a ligand for metal ions in analytical chemistry, catalysis, and metal extraction processes.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor or electron-transport material in the manufacture of organic electronic devices.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Formulation component for protective coatings and additives in industrial fluids.
• Research & Development: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Hydroxyquinoline-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	6759-78-0
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2O
Molecular Weight	170.17 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Hydroxyquinaldonitrile; 2-Cyano-8-hydroxyquinoline; 8-Hydroxy-2-quinolinecarbonitrile; 8-Hydroxyquinoline-2-carbonitrile; Quinolin-8-ol-2-carbonitrile; 2-Quinolinecarbonitrile, 8-hydroxy-; 8-Hydroxy-2-cyanoquinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Hydroxyquinoline-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, which specify purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our standard grades meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial synthesis, and we can tailor specifications to meet specific customer requirements, including compliance with relevant ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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