Description

6-Chloro-Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile quinoline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, combining a reactive carboxylic acid group with a halogenated heterocyclic core, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those targeting infectious diseases and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the quinoline scaffold for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or ligand for creating functional polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Academic & R&D: Employed in medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a chelating ligand for various metal ions in catalytic and analytical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	62482-29-5
Molecular Formula	C10H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	207.61 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloroquinoline-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6-chloro-; 6-Chloro-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 6-Chloro-4-carboxyquinoline; 6-Chloroquinaldinic acid; 6-Chloro-4-quinoline carboxylic acid; 6-Chloro-4-quinolincarboxylic acid; 6-Chloro-quinoline-4-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for fine chemical and pharmaceutical-grade intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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