Description

4-Chloro-3-Methylquinoline is a versatile quinoline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique halogenated and alkylated structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various bioactive molecules, including potential antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the quinoline scaffold's biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functional unit in the creation of organic semiconductors, luminescent materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Catalyst Ligand Preparation: Utilized to create nitrogen-containing ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-3-Methylquinoline
CAS No.	63136-60-7
Molecular Formula	C10H8ClN
Molecular Weight	177.63 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-chloroquinoline; 4-Chloro-3-methylquinoline; Quinoline, 4-chloro-3-methyl-; 4-Chloro-3-methyl-quinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, providing full transparency and traceability for each batch.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.